Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area
This area's median is $6,090 (6.4%) above the $95,540 median in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area.
Respiratory Therapists OEWS Estimate for Jefferson County
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area estimate used for Jefferson County, Washington
BLS publishes OEWS estimates for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, not individual counties.
View the canonical Western Washington nonmetropolitan area area page →Area Median Annual Wage
$101,630
Year: 2025
Area Employment Estimate
90
Jobs across the full Western Washington nonmetropolitan area area
SOC Code
29-1126
Standard Occupational Classification
Reading this estimate
The middle half of annual wages runs from $95,370 to $103,450 in 2025, a span of $8,080.
The area median is $500 (0.5%) above Washington's $101,130 median for this occupation in 2025.
This context describes the full Western Washington nonmetropolitan area labor market, which includes Jefferson County.
The survey does not group these wages by experience level. These comparisons use annual wages before taxes. They do not adjust for local living costs.
Wage Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $84,820 | $40.78 |
| 25th Percentile | $95,370 | $45.85 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $101,630 | $48.86 |
| 75th Percentile | $103,450 | $49.74 |
| 90th Percentile | $127,110 | $61.11 |
OEWS Area vs. Statewide Median
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area Area Median
$101,630
Washington State Median
$101,130
Difference
+$500
% Difference
0.5% above
Respiratory Therapists Pay Questions
What wage estimate is used for Respiratory Therapists in Jefferson County, WA?
The 2025 BLS OEWS median for Respiratory Therapists in the Western Washington nonmetropolitan area area is $101,630. That published area includes Jefferson County, but the estimate is not county-specific.
Does the employment count represent only Jefferson County?
No. BLS estimates 90 Respiratory Therapists jobs across the full Western Washington nonmetropolitan area area. The count must not be interpreted as a Jefferson County job count.
What is the 90th-percentile wage in the area used for Jefferson County?
The 2025 BLS OEWS 90th-percentile annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in the Western Washington nonmetropolitan area area is $127,110. It is an area-wide estimate, not a county-specific figure.
Compare distinct labor markets
Each area appears once. These 2025 comparisons use published medians for the same occupation; missing estimates and lower bounds are excluded. Differences between survey estimates may reflect sampling variation.
Kennewick-Richland, WA
This area's median is $3,310 (3.4%) above the $98,320 median in Kennewick-Richland, WA.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
This area's median is $1,600 (1.6%) above the $100,030 median in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
This area's median is $2,590 (2.5%) below the $104,220 median in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.
Other County Views for Respiratory Therapists
Each link identifies the published OEWS area used for that county; figures are not county estimates.
King County$104,220 areaPierce County$104,220 areaSnohomish County$104,220 areaClallam County$101,630 areaGrays Harbor County$101,630 areaIsland County$101,630 areaLewis County$101,630 areaMason County$101,630 areaPacific County$101,630 areaSan Juan County$101,630 areaWahkiakum County$101,630 areaClark County$100,030 area
About This Data
Wage data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2025 estimates. See the official OEWS tables. BLS publishes estimates by metro and nonmetropolitan area rather than by county; figures on this page reflect the Western Washington nonmetropolitan area area, which includes Jefferson County.
Hourly wages are approximated using a standard 2,080-hour work year. A "+" marks a lower bound: the wage is at least the displayed amount. Values without a "+" are published point estimates. An estimate can exceed a reporting threshold without being capped. See the BLS definitions of wages and percentiles.