HealthcareUpdated Q1 2025

Respiratory Therapist Salary
in Naperville, IL

Assess and treat patients with breathing disorders including asthma and COPD. Median salary in Naperville: $72K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$72K
per year
Take-home: $47K

Salary range in Naperville

Entry level (25th)$58,000
Median (50th)$72,000
Senior (75th)$90,000
Top earner (90th)$112,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Naperville, Illinois.

Key facts for Naperville

Median salary
$72K
annual
Take-home pay
$47K
after fed/state tax
COL index
118
100 = US avg
State income tax
4.95%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,700
per month
YoY growth
+3.8%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Naperville Respiratory Therapist to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $72K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Naperville

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Respiratory Therapist salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$60K$65K$71K$76K$81K201920212023202520272029
2026
$74K
projected
2027
$76K
projected
2028
$78K
projected
2029
$79K
projected
2030
$81K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$72,000+$0
2028 projected$72,000+$0
2029 projected$72,000+$0
2030 projected$72,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Naperville, Illinois: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Naperville, IL is $72,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Naperville–IL metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Respiratory Therapist in Naperville

Entry-level Respiratory Therapists in Naperville with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $58,000 and $72,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $72,000 to $90,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $90,000 to $112,000 or more.

Cost of living in Naperville for Respiratory Therapists

Naperville has a cost of living index of 118 compared to the US national average of 100. Naperville's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Illinois has a 4.95% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Respiratory Therapist

Associate's or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy; RRT credential. 5% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Respiratory Therapist salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Naperville (current)$72K118
Chicago107
Aurora95
Joliet90
Rockford80