PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$29.56–$43.09/ hour
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Hempstead, NY
Respiratory Therapists in the Hempstead area earn a median of $50.40 per hour, about $104,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $47.24 and $58.87. That ranks 8th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 19th of 248 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Hempstead and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hempstead.
- $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 Hempstead
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
Top 25% pay
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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
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring respiratory therapists near Hempstead
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 3 | $51.30 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $36.60 |
Respiratory Therapist pay in Hempstead, NY
The metro median is 1% above the New York statewide median of $49.91 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 Hempstead ranks
- 8th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 19th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 New York 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 Hempstead
- 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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $164 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,750 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,750 |
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 New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 17 mi | $50.40/hr | 8,478,072 |
| New Rochelle, NY | 17 mi | $50.40/hr | 85,512 |
| Stamford, CT | 26 mi | $41.13/hr | 139,134 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in New York · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Hempstead
Hempstead city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Hempstead, NY?
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 Hempstead 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 Hempstead?
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 Hempstead.
Do I need a New York license to work in Hempstead as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 Hempstead?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hempstead is $164 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,750 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Hempstead?
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- CommonSpirit HealthSACRAMENTO, CA · 8 postings$56.70/ hr$47–$71
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 18 postings$54.16/ hr$29–$68
- Fairview Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MN · 7 postings$53.34/ hr$36–$63
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