Respiratory Therapist salary in Massachusetts
What respiratory therapists earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$102,170$49.12 per hour
vs U.S.+24%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$86,120 – $107,930Top 10%: $123,930+
Jobs2,2200.68× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $104,580 | $50.28 | 1,560 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $86,660 | $41.66 | 420 |
| Worcester, MA | $98,120 | $47.17 | 250 |
| Springfield, MA | $86,030 | $41.36 | 200 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
California · $104,820 Washington · $101,130 New Jersey · $100,810 Oregon · $100,560 Minnesota · $98,710 Alaska · $97,950
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Massachusetts?
Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts earned a median of $102,170 a year ($49.12 an hour) in May 2025, 24% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $86,120 to $107,930.
Where in Massachusetts do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $104,580.
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.