How much does a respiratory therapist make in Albany?
$85,250a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $40.99 an hour or $7,104 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.99
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,900Median: $85,250Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,900 | $35.05 | |
| 25th | $80,530 | $38.72 | |
| Median | $85,250 | $40.99 | |
| 75th | $97,310 | $46.78 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.33 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| New York, NY | $110,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $106,900 |
| Binghamton, NY | $103,200 |
| Kingston, NY | $95,170 |
| Utica, NY | $91,610 |
| Buffalo, NY | $86,720 |
| Syracuse, NY | $85,860 |
| Rochester, NY | $82,990 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $471,700 |
| Physician | $314,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $253,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $236,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $218,400 |
| Dentist | $193,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $184,000 |
| Optometrist | $164,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $40.99 ($85,250 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $85,250 against $82,280 nationally, 4% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,800, so Albany pays 21% less.
Where does Albany rank for respiratory therapist pay?
62 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.