Respiratory Therapist salary in Connecticut
What respiratory therapists earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$85,230$40.98 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$80,570 – $98,010Top 10%: $121,620+
Jobs1,3700.90× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $81,770 | $39.31 | 550 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $98,010 | $47.12 | 260 |
| New Haven, CT | $85,230 | $40.98 | 240 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $89,660 | $43.10 | 140 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $78,700 | $37.84 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Colorado · $86,220 Nevada · $85,480 Wisconsin · $84,210 Illinois · $84,090 Vermont · $83,820 Georgia · $83,700
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Physical Therapists · $104,360 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Connecticut?
Respiratory Therapists in Connecticut earned a median of $85,230 a year ($40.98 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $80,570 to $98,010.
Where in Connecticut do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $98,010.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.