Respiratory Therapist salary in New York
What respiratory therapists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$107,810$51.83 per hour
vs U.S.+31%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$95,690 – $126,880Top 10%: $131,500+
Jobs7,0100.81× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $110,490 | $53.12 | 7,010 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $86,720 | $41.69 | 510 |
| Rochester, NY | $82,990 | $39.90 | 410 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $85,250 | $40.98 | 300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $85,860 | $41.28 | 280 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $106,910 | $51.40 | 240 |
| Binghamton, NY | $103,200 | $49.62 | 100 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $94,240 | $45.31 | 100 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $97,330 | $46.80 | 100 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $91,610 | $44.04 | 90 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $86,150 | $41.42 | 90 |
| Kingston, NY | $95,170 | $45.75 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
California · $104,820 Massachusetts · $102,170 Washington · $101,130 New Jersey · $100,810 Oregon · $100,560 Minnesota · $98,710
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in New York?
Respiratory Therapists in New York earned a median of $107,810 a year ($51.83 an hour) in May 2025, 31% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $95,690 to $126,880.
Where in New York do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $110,490.
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.