PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$29.56–$43.09/ hour
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Newark, NJ
The median respiratory therapist pay in the Newark area is $50.40 per hour ($104,840 a year), with the typical range running from $47.24 to $58.87. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Newark and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Newark. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Newark.
- $50.40median pay per hour, New York
- $47–$59typical range per hour
- 6,570respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Respiratory Therapist roles near Newark
Roles in other cities of the New York-Newark-Jersey City area.
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Reg Respiratory Therapist - PD
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$38.00–$64.60/ hour
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Reg Respiratory Therapist
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$38.00–$64.60/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Reg Respiratory Therapist -
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$38.00–$64.60/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - CRT/RRT
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$30.65–$43.09/ hour
More open Respiratory Therapist roles in Newark
1 more open role from employers in Newark. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Newark, NJ
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring respiratory therapists near Newark
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 3 | $51.30 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $36.60 |
Respiratory Therapist pay in Newark, NJ
The metro median is 7% above the New Jersey statewide median of $47.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 6,570 respiratory therapists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.66 | $84,570 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.24 | $98,260 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Median | $50.40 | $104,840 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $58.87 | $122,450 | 52% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.70 | $128,340 | 60% above U.S. median |
How Newark ranks
- 8th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 19th 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 Newark
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.40 median hour buys what $44.77 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Newark paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,814
- Per year: $90,720
- Per month: $7,560
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Newark
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $156 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,694 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,022 |
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 Newark
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Newark, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael's Medical Center Newark, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The University Hospital Newark, NJ | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach Newark, NJ | Long-term | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange, NJ | 3 mi | $50.40/hr | 71,850 |
| Elizabeth, NJ | 4 mi | $50.40/hr | 140,413 |
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.
New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Newark
Newark city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Newark, NJ?
Respiratory Therapists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $50.40 per hour, about $104,840 a year. The middle half earn between $47.24 and $58.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Newark a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 19th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Newark?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newark.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Newark 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 Newark?
The federal per diem benchmark in Newark is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Newark?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Newark and across New Jersey. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Newark.
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Your RT pay reportNewark, 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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