Respiratory Therapists Salary in Montana

Respiratory therapists in Montana earn the most in Billings (average $78,780 a year) and the least in Missoula ($76,660), across the 2 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $77,850 and the median at $81,190 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Montana

Billings$78,780
Missoula$76,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Billings	$78,780	$79,820	$79,200	$61,162	94
Missoula	$76,660	$82,580	$63,810	$59,790	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Montana

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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