How much does a respiratory therapist make in Atlantic City?
$104,400a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $50.17 an hour or $8,696 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.17
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,010Median: $104,400Highest 10%: $119,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,010 | $39.43 | |
| 25th | $102,700 | $49.37 | |
| Median | $104,400 | $50.17 | |
| 75th | $110,300 | $53.01 | |
| 90th | $119,700 | $57.53 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| New York, NY | $110,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $88,790 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,960 |
Related jobs in Atlantic City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Family Medicine Physician | $393,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $328,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $294,900 |
| Physician | $252,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $170,800 |
| Veterinarian | $164,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $153,300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $143,300 |
| Pharmacist | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Atlantic City?
The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $50.17 ($104,400 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Atlantic City than the national average?
Yes: $104,400 against $82,280 nationally, 27% more.
How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $100,800, so Atlantic City pays 4% more.
Where does Atlantic City rank for respiratory therapist pay?
17 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Atlantic City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,700 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.