How much does a respiratory therapist make in New Jersey?
$100,800a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in New Jersey. That is $48.47 an hour or $8,401 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.47
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,000Median: $100,800Highest 10%: $123,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,000 | $37.50 | |
| 25th | $87,560 | $42.10 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.47 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 90th | $123,400 | $59.31 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $110,500 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $104,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $88,790 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 3. California | $104,800 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $102,200 |
| 5. Washington | $101,100 |
| 6. New Jersey | $100,800 |
| 7. Oregon | $100,600 |
| 8. Minnesota | $98,710 |
| 9. Alaska | $97,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $48.47 ($100,800 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $100,800 against $82,280 nationally, 23% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for respiratory therapist pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays respiratory therapists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $110,500 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.