How much does a respiratory therapist make in New York?
$110,500a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $53.12 an hour or $9,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.12
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 7,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,090Median: $110,500Highest 10%: $131,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,090 | $41.87 | |
| 25th | $100,800 | $48.47 | |
| Median | $110,500 | $53.12 | |
| 75th | $127,100 | $61.09 | |
| 90th | $131,500 | $63.22 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $53.12 ($110,500 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $110,500 against $82,280 nationally, 34% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,800, so New York pays 2% more.
Where does New York rank for respiratory therapist pay?
8 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $87,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,500 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.