DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$53,414
vs National
+7.1%
National: $49,868BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,585
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,414
+7.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,868
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Respiratory Therapists in District of Columbia earns $53,414 in nominal terms, which is 7.1% above the national average of $49,868. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,585 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Hospital | $53,414 | 1 |
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How much does a Respiratory Therapists make in District of Columbia?
The median Respiratory Therapists salary in District of Columbia is $53,414 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Respiratory Therapists?
A Respiratory Therapists in District of Columbia earns 7.1% more than the national median of $49,868, or $36,585 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.