Respiratory therapist salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for respiratory therapists and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, New York leaves the most: about $78,834 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $107,810 | $78,834 | $6,570 | 7,010 |
| Washington | $101,130 | $78,572 | $6,548 | 1,860 |
| Alaska | $97,950 | $77,738 | $6,478 | 180 |
| New Hampshire | $95,940 | $76,324 | $6,360 | 360 |
| Massachusetts | $102,170 | $75,448 | $6,287 | 2,220 |
| California | $104,820 | $75,155 | $6,263 | 18,650 |
| New Jersey | $100,810 | $74,469 | $6,206 | 3,350 |
| Nevada | $85,480 | $68,965 | $5,747 | 1,270 |
| Florida | $81,160 | $65,926 | $5,494 | 8,820 |
| Texas | $79,540 | $64,786 | $5,399 | 12,130 |
| Wyoming | $79,330 | $64,639 | $5,387 | 160 |
| Georgia | $83,700 | $64,285 | $5,357 | 5,150 |
| Illinois | $84,090 | $63,970 | $5,331 | 4,880 |
| Virginia | $82,910 | $63,204 | $5,267 | 3,340 |
| Ohio | $79,920 | $63,046 | $5,254 | 6,640 |
| North Carolina | $80,090 | $62,417 | $5,201 | 4,630 |
| Michigan | $79,850 | $61,862 | $5,155 | 4,520 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,490 | $61,638 | $5,137 | 6,530 |
| Tennessee | $72,140 | $59,580 | $4,965 | 3,440 |
| South Dakota | $68,240 | $56,837 | $4,736 | 430 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.