How much does a respiratory therapist make in Massachusetts?
$102,200a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Massachusetts. That is $49.12 an hour or $8,514 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.12
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,330Median: $102,200Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,330 | $38.62 | |
| 25th | $86,120 | $41.40 | |
| Median | $102,200 | $49.12 | |
| 75th | $107,900 | $51.89 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.58 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $104,600 |
| Worcester, MA | $98,120 |
| Providence, RI | $86,660 |
| Springfield, MA | $86,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $112,000 |
| 2. New York | $107,800 |
| 3. California | $104,800 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $102,200 |
| 5. Washington | $101,100 |
| 6. New Jersey | $100,800 |
| 7. Oregon | $100,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $49.12 ($102,200 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $102,200 against $82,280 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays respiratory therapists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $104,600 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.