How much does a respiratory therapist make in Boston?
$104,600a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $50.28 an hour or $8,715 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.28
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,620Median: $104,600Highest 10%: $125,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,620 | $39.72 | |
| 25th | $96,190 | $46.25 | |
| Median | $104,600 | $50.28 | |
| 75th | $112,000 | $53.86 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.15 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Worcester, MA | $98,120 |
| Providence, RI | $86,660 |
| Springfield, MA | $86,030 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $50.28 ($104,600 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $104,600 against $82,280 nationally, 27% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $102,200, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for respiratory therapist pay?
15 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,100 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.