PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Respiratory Therapist (R) - Full Time Night - Hopewell - $10,000.00 bonus
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$37.87–$49.50/ hour
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Trenton, NJ
Respiratory Therapists in New Jersey earn a median of $47.13 per hour, about $98,020 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $41.19 and $49.30. That is 22% above the U.S. median of $38.68 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Trenton and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Trenton.
- $47.13median pay per hour, New Jersey
- $41–$49typical range per hour
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 3,200 respiratory therapists employed in New Jersey.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.19 | $77,360 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.19 | $85,680 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Median | $47.13 | $98,020 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.30 | $102,540 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $56.61 | $117,750 | 46% above U.S. median |
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 Trenton
- Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
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 Trenton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,697
- Per year: $84,834
- Per month: $7,070
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for New Jersey. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Trenton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $138 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,568 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,384 |
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 Trenton
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Trenton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Health Regional Medical Center Trenton, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Trenton Psychiatric Hosp Trenton, NJ | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 25 mi | $41.19/hr | 1,573,916 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 25 mi | $50.40/hr | 57,487 |
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $41.19/hr | 71,749 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 33 mi | $50.40/hr | 56,507 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 33 mi | $50.40/hr | 56,939 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 42 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.
New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Trenton
Trenton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Trenton, NJ?
Respiratory Therapists in New Jersey have a median pay of $47.13 per hour, about $98,020 a year. The middle half earn between $41.19 and $49.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Trenton?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Trenton-Princeton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Trenton.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Trenton 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 Trenton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Trenton is $138 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,568 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Trenton?
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Your RT pay reportTrenton, 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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