How much does a respiratory therapist make in Buffalo?
$86,720a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $41.69 an hour or $7,227 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.69
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,040Median: $86,720Highest 10%: $102,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,040 | $35.12 | |
| 25th | $83,880 | $40.33 | |
| Median | $86,720 | $41.69 | |
| 75th | $96,480 | $46.38 | |
| 90th | $102,000 | $49.05 |
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 |
| Syracuse, NY | $85,860 |
| Albany, NY | $85,250 |
| Rochester, NY | $82,990 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $41.69 ($86,720 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $86,720 against $82,280 nationally, 5% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,800, so Buffalo pays 20% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for respiratory therapist pay?
50 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,000 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.