Respiratory Therapists salary in Tucson, AZ
The median respiratory therapists in Tucson, AZ earns $78,320 a year, 5% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,164 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $60,440
- 25th percentile
- $67,170
- Median percentile
- $78,320
- 75th percentile
- $82,090
- 90th percentile
- $93,390
Based on 540 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$61,970 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $78,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,400 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,991 |
| Arizona income tax (approx.) | −$1,958 |
| Monthly take-home | $5,164 |
| Every two weeks | $2,383 |
Does it go far here?
$80,829Median pay in Tucson, AZ is worth this at average US prices (local price level 96.9 vs 100).
23%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,212 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Tucson, AZ
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $357,070 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,610 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,520 |
| Pharmacists | $147,420 |
| Sales Managers | $138,880 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,340 |
| Managers, All Other | $128,860 |
| Financial Managers | $126,170 |
All respiratory therapists salaries · Take-home pay in Arizona