DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 42 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 136,420 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Respiratory Therapists
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covenant Medical Center | $48,193 | 5 | -40.1% |
| 2 | LUBBOCK I ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. | $35,360 | 5 | -56.1% |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $74,277 | -27.3% | 1 |
| New York | $65,669 | -36.8% | 2 |
| Illinois | $56,451 | -30.6% | 3 |
| District of Columbia | $53,414 | -48.8% | 1 |
| Michigan | $52,406 | -32.4% | 4 |
| Florida | $49,296 | -38.2% | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,843 | -39.8% | 1 |
| Georgia | $45,000 | -45.1% | 1 |
| Texas | $44,304 | -42.9% | 4 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Respiratory Therapists positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Medical Center | Associate's | $48,193 |
| LUBBOCK I ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. | Not specified | $35,360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 42 DOL filings, the median salary for a Respiratory Therapists is $49,868, ranging from $48,193 to $55,640.
The 90th percentile salary is $108,820 according to BLS data.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Respiratory Therapists positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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