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Respiratory Therapist I
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Philadelphia, PA
$34.75–$52.12/ hour
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Respiratory Therapist jobs in Camden, NJ
Pay for respiratory therapists in the Camden area centers on $41.19 per hour, or about $85,680 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.62 and the upper quarter over $46.80. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Camden. That ranks 36th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 92nd of 248 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Camden and what they pay.
- $41.19median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $37–$47typical range per hour
- 2,740respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Respiratory Therapist roles near Camden
Roles in other cities of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area.
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Respiratory Therapist III - Day - Full Time Flex (36 hours weekly) - Wilmington
ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE
$38.98–$53.60/ hour
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More open Respiratory Therapist roles in Camden
1 more open role from employers in Camden. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Respiratory Therapist I PRN
Cooper University Health Care · Camden, NJ
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring respiratory therapists near Camden
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $43.44 |
| ChristianaCare | 1 | $46.29 |
Respiratory Therapist pay in Camden, NJ
The metro median is 13% below the New Jersey statewide median of $47.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 2,740 respiratory therapists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.73 | $70,160 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.62 | $76,170 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.19 | $85,680 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.80 | $97,340 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.83 | $101,570 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Camden ranks
- 36th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 92nd of 248 after adjusting for local prices
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 Camden
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.19 median hour buys what $40.16 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Camden paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,483
- Per year: $74,142
- Per month: $6,178
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Camden
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $112 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,344 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,472 |
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 Camden
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Camden, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper University Hospital Camden, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 5 mi | $41.19/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Wilmington, DE | 27 mi | $41.19/hr | 73,176 |
| Trenton, NJ | 27 mi | $47.13/hr | 91,193 |
| Vineland, NJ | 33 mi | $47.13/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 49 mi | $37.54/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 50 mi | $37.54/hr | 79,453 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Camden, NJ?
Respiratory Therapists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $41.19 per hour, about $85,680 a year. The middle half earn between $36.62 and $46.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Camden a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 92nd of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 36th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Camden?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Camden.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Camden as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Camden?
The federal per diem benchmark in Camden is $112 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,344 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RT pay reportCamden, NJ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 3 postings$51.30/ hr$38–$65
- Saint Lukes University Health NetworkPhillipsburg, NJ · 2 postings$46.86/ hr$36–$58
- Jefferson HealthNew Jersey · 4 postings$40.65/ hr$34–$48
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationPassaic, NJ · 5 postings$38.90/ hr$30–$50
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$43.69High$58
15 RT postings with published pay in New Jersey, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 15 RT roles
- Certified Respiratory TherapistPermanent$38.90–$38.90/ hour
- Respiratory TherapistPermanent$29.56–$43.09/ hour
+ 13 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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