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Respiratory Therapists Salary in Vermont

Respiratory Therapists in Vermont make a median of $78,760 a year, or about $37.87 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Vermont. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$79K
Median annual
$37.87/hr
Hourly rate
$47K
Entry level (10th %)
$96K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $79K get you in Vermont?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,086/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,498/mo
Rent as % of take-home29.5% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$78,019/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,588/mo

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U.S. employed: 230
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Vermont

Bar chart showing Respiratory Therapists salary percentiles in Vermont: 10th percentile $47,080, 25th percentile $68,140, median $78,760, 75th percentile $84,230, 90th percentile $96,470. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$47K25th$68KMedian$79K75th$84K90th$96K
Bar chart showing Respiratory Therapists salary percentiles in Vermont: 10th percentile $47,080, 25th percentile $68,140, median $78,760, 75th percentile $84,230, 90th percentile $96,470. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level respiratory therapists (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $79K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Vermont?

The median is $78,760 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,080, and experienced respiratory therapists can clear $96,470. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $79K enough to live in Vermont?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,086/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,498/month, which eats 29.5% 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 Vermont?

Vermont 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 $78,019 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.

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