Respiratory Therapist salary in New York
Respiratory Therapists in New York earn a median of $49.91 per hour, about $103,820 a year, 29% above the U.S. median of $38.68. The middle half earn between $42.04 and $58.32 per hour. The highest median among New York metro areas is in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, at $50.40 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $49.91median pay per hour
- $103,820median pay per year
- 6,780employed in New York
- #2of 50 states by median pay
Respiratory Therapist pay in New York: percentiles
| Level | New York per hour | New York per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.55 | $78,100 | $29.76 |
| Lower quartile | $42.04 | $87,440 | $32.89 |
| Median | $49.91 | $103,820 | $38.68 |
| Upper quartile | $58.32 | $121,310 | $45.93 |
| Top 10% | $61.31 | $127,520 | $52.32 |
Respiratory Therapist pay by metro area in New York
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New York median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50.40 | $104,840 | 6,570 | 1% above | $44.77 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $45.93 | $95,530 | 240 | 8% below | $41.98 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $40.23 | $83,680 | 510 | 19% below | $41.97 |
| Rochester, NY | $40.08 | $83,370 | 410 | 20% below | $41.30 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39.83 | $82,850 | 100 | 20% below | — |
| Syracuse, NY | $39.83 | $82,850 | 230 | 20% below | $41.60 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $39.79 | $82,770 | 300 | 20% below | $39.96 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $38.95 | $81,020 | 110 | 22% below | $42.03 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Respiratory Therapist pay in states next to New York
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $40.02 | $83,250 | 20% below New York |
| Massachusetts | $46.61 | $96,940 | 7% below New York |
| New Jersey | $47.13 | $98,020 | 6% below New York |
| Pennsylvania | $36.62 | $76,160 | 27% below New York |
| Vermont | $37.87 | $78,760 | 24% below New York |
What employers are posting in New York
- 5roles with published pay
- $42.04median pay per hour
- $33–$52typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| United Health Services | 2 | $40.13 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $48.02 |
| Garnet Health | 1 | $48.41 |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 1 | $41.25 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 5 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in New York?
The median is $49.91 per hour, about $103,820 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $37.55 and the top 10% earn over $61.31 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New York city pays respiratory therapists the most?
Among New York metro areas, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has the highest median at $50.40 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New York rank for respiratory therapist pay?
New York ranks 2nd of 50 states by median respiratory therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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