Respiratory Therapists pay range in Tuscaloosa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,060 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Tuscaloosa earn between $51,670 and $67,410.
- $52K10th
- $52K25th
- $64KMedian
- $67K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,210 | $5,184 | $29.91 |
| Median | $64,140 | $5,345 | $30.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,670 | $4,306 | $24.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,410 | $5,618 | $32.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Tuscaloosa vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Tuscaloosa earn 9% less than the Alabama average ($68,480) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $62,210 | $64,140 | $51,670 | $77,060 | 110 |
| Alabama | $68,480 | $66,150 | $50,250 | $81,030 | 2,350 |
| United States | $87,300 | $82,280 | $63,660 | $118,050 | 139,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Respiratory Therapists salary after taxes in Tuscaloosa
On the average salary of $62,210, a single filer in Tuscaloosa takes home about $49,559 a year, or $4,130 a month and $1,906 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Tuscaloosa a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tuscaloosa area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $62,210 buys what about $70,917 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Tuscaloosa ($45,220). A typical home costs $223,201, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Alabama cities
Tuscaloosa ranks 8th of 9 Alabama metro areas for this job; Montgomery pays the most ($90,550).
- Montgomery$90,550
- Mobile$75,720
- Daphne$71,660
- Anniston$70,530
- Birmingham$67,650
- Huntsville$67,020
- Gadsden$64,980
- Tuscaloosa$62,210
- Dothan$59,300
Highest-paying cities for respiratory therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,490).
- San Jose, CA$146,490
- Santa Cruz, CA$133,510
- Vallejo, CA$133,510
- San Francisco, CA$128,490
- Sacramento, CA$124,410
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Respiratory Therapists salary in Tuscaloosa: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
$29.91 an hour on average, and $30.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Tuscaloosa?
About $49,559 a year ($4,130 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,210. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Tuscaloosa than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,300).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126; area Tuscaloosa, AL (46220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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