How much does a respiratory therapist make in Connecticut?
$85,230a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Connecticut. That is $40.98 an hour or $7,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.98
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,410Median: $85,230Highest 10%: $121,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,410 | $34.81 | |
| 25th | $80,570 | $38.74 | |
| Median | $85,230 | $40.98 | |
| 75th | $98,010 | $47.12 | |
| 90th | $121,600 | $58.47 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $98,010 |
| Waterbury, CT | $89,660 |
| New Haven, CT | $85,230 |
| Hartford, CT | $81,770 |
| Norwich, CT | $78,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 14. Rhode Island | $86,900 |
| 15. Colorado | $86,220 |
| 16. Nevada | $85,480 |
| 17. Connecticut | $85,230 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $84,210 |
| 19. Illinois | $84,090 |
| 20. Vermont | $83,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $40.98 ($85,230 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $85,230 against $82,280 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Connecticut ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays respiratory therapists the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $98,010 a year.
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.