Respiratory Therapists Salary
Respiratory Therapists in Johnstown, PA make a median of $71,210 a year, or about $34.24 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers.
So what does $71K get you in Johnstown?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Johnstown’s Regional Price Parity (85.9). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Johnstown
Pay for respiratory therapists in Johnstown runs about 13% below the U.S. median of $82K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,035/month, 22.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 85.9 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 14% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Johnstown can be a reasonable trade-off for respiratory therapistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for respiratory therapists in metros near Johnstown, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $89K | , |
| Pittsburgh | $75K | , |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $80K | , |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $79K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Johnstown, PA
Entry-level respiratory therapists (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $71K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Respiratory Therapists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Respiratory Therapists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $112K | +36% | 430 |
| New York | $108K | +31% | 7,010 |
| California | $105K | +27% | 18,650 |
| Massachusetts | $102K | +24% | 2,220 |
| Washington | $101K | +23% | 1,860 |
| New Jersey | $101K | +23% | 3,350 |
| Oregon | $101K | +22% | 1,340 |
| Minnesota | $99K | +20% | 1,250 |
| Alaska | $98K | +19% | 180 |
| New Hampshire | $96K | +17% | 360 |
| Hawaii | $94K | +14% | 510 |
| Delaware | $91K | +11% | 500 |
| Maryland | $89K | +8% | 1,800 |
| Rhode Island | $87K | +6% | 260 |
| Colorado | $86K | +5% | 2,110 |
| Nevada | $85K | +4% | 1,270 |
| Connecticut | $85K | +4% | 1,370 |
| Wisconsin | $84K | +2% | 1,940 |
| Illinois | $84K | +2% | 4,880 |
| Vermont | $84K | +2% | 210 |
| Georgia | $84K | +2% | 5,150 |
| Virginia | $83K | +1% | 3,340 |
| Maine | $82K | +0% | 520 |
| Nebraska | $82K | -1% | 840 |
| North Dakota | $81K | -1% | 270 |
| Montana | $81K | -1% | 390 |
| Florida | $81K | -1% | 8,820 |
| Utah | $81K | -2% | 1,170 |
| North Carolina | $80K | -3% | 4,630 |
| Ohio | $80K | -3% | 6,640 |
| Michigan | $80K | -3% | 4,520 |
| Arizona | $80K | -3% | 3,500 |
| Indiana | $80K | -3% | 3,170 |
| Texas | $80K | -3% | 12,130 |
| Wyoming | $79K | -4% | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $79K | -4% | 2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $78K | -5% | 6,530 |
| Idaho | $78K | -5% | 820 |
| Missouri | $78K | -5% | 3,030 |
| South Carolina | $78K | -6% | 1,960 |
| Kansas | $77K | -6% | 1,450 |
| Louisiana | $75K | -9% | 2,520 |
| Iowa | $75K | -9% | 910 |
| Arkansas | $74K | -10% | 1,400 |
| Kentucky | $73K | -12% | 2,530 |
| Tennessee | $72K | -12% | 3,440 |
| New Mexico | $69K | -16% | 840 |
| West Virginia | $69K | -17% | 1,140 |
| South Dakota | $68K | -17% | 430 |
| Alabama | $66K | -20% | 2,350 |
| Mississippi | $63K | -23% | 1,670 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a respiratory therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Johnstown?
Yes — at the median salary of $71K, rent takes 22.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,035/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for respiratory therapists in Johnstown?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new respiratory therapists typically earn — is $40K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,393/month. At HUD’s $1,035/month FMR, rent would take 43% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is respiratory therapist a high-paying job in Johnstown?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $71K here vs. $82K nationally. Cost of living is 14% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Johnstown compare to the national average for respiratory therapists?
Johnstown pays $71K median vs. the U.S. average of $82K — that’s -13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 85.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $83K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do respiratory therapists make in Johnstown, PA?
The median is $71,210 a year, that works out to about $34 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,880, and experienced respiratory therapists can clear $79,060. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $71K enough to live in Johnstown?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,691/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,035/month, which eats 22.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a respiratory therapists salary go in Johnstown?
Johnstown has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median respiratory therapists salary is worth about $82,899 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do respiratory therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.