PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric & Neonatal
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$34.34–$42.69/ hour
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Respiratory Therapist jobs in Chicopee, MA
Pay for respiratory therapists in the Chicopee area centers on $39.42 per hour, or about $82,000 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.00 and the upper quarter over $44.56. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in the Chicopee metro area. That ranks 60th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 69th of 248 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chicopee.
- $39.42median pay per hour, Springfield
- $39–$45typical range per hour
- 190respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Respiratory Therapist roles near Chicopee
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$34.34–$42.69/ hour
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The metro median is 15% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $46.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 190 respiratory therapists employed in the Springfield metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.32 | $71,390 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.00 | $81,120 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $39.42 | $82,000 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.56 | $92,680 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.82 | $99,470 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Chicopee ranks
- 60th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 69th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Chicopee
- Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.42 median hour buys what $41.04 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Chicopee paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,419
- Per year: $70,956
- Per month: $5,913
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chicopee
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Springfield area
CMS lists 5 hospitals in the Springfield area, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Medical Center Holyoke, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Miravista Behavioral Health Center Holyoke, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital Holyoke, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | 5 mi | $39.42/hr | 154,888 |
| Hartford, CT | 29 mi | $38.97/hr | 122,129 |
| New Britain, CT | 36 mi | $40.02/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 39 mi | $40.02/hr | 62,195 |
| Worcester, MA | 40 mi | $41.31/hr | 211,286 |
| Meriden, CT | 46 mi | $40.02/hr | 60,849 |
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License and tax basics in Massachusetts
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Chicopee, MA?
Respiratory Therapists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $39.42 per hour, about $82,000 a year. The middle half earn between $39.00 and $44.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chicopee a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 69th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 60th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Chicopee?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Springfield area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chicopee.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Chicopee as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Chicopee?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chicopee is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Chicopee?
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Your RT pay reportChicopee, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 14 postings$49.71/ hr$33–$60
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 18 postings$46.03/ hr$32–$66
- UMass Memorial Health CareLeominster, MA · 13 postings$39.62/ hr$27–$57
- Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA · 4 postings$39.09/ hr$34–$46
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$32Median$44.80High$57
50 RT postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 35 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 50 RT roles
- Respiratory TherapistPermanent$41.81–$47.79/ hour
- Respiratory Therapist PFT LabPermanent$41.81–$50.25/ hour
+ 48 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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