How much does a respiratory therapist make in New York?
$107,800a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in New York. That is $51.83 an hour or $8,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.83
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,270Median: $107,800Highest 10%: $131,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,270 | $39.07 | |
| 25th | $95,690 | $46.00 | |
| Median | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| 75th | $126,900 | $61.00 | |
| 90th | $131,500 | $63.22 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $110,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $106,900 |
| Binghamton, NY | $103,200 |
| Kingston, NY | $95,170 |
| Utica, NY | $91,610 |
| Buffalo, NY | $86,720 |
| Syracuse, NY | $85,860 |
| Albany, NY | $85,250 |
| Rochester, NY | $82,990 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $51.83 ($107,800 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $107,800 against $82,280 nationally, 31% more.
Where does New York rank for respiratory therapist pay?
New York ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.