Respiratory Therapists Salary in Maine

Respiratory therapists in Maine earn the most in Portland (average $85,710 a year) and the least in Bangor ($79,490), across the 2 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $80,400 and the median at $82,470 for 520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Maine

Portland$85,710
Bangor$79,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$85,710	$86,440	$76,490	$65,019	102
Bangor	$79,490	$81,020	$80,590	$61,063	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Maine

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.
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.

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