How much does a respiratory therapist make in Rochester?
$82,990a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $39.90 an hour or $6,916 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.90
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,580Median: $82,990Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,580 | $35.86 | |
| 25th | $80,720 | $38.81 | |
| Median | $82,990 | $39.90 | |
| 75th | $97,820 | $47.03 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.51 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $440,300 |
| Cardiologist | $415,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $366,000 |
| Surgeon | $321,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $233,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $215,300 |
| Physician | $214,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $210,300 |
| Dentist | $167,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $39.90 ($82,990 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $82,990 against $82,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,800, so Rochester pays 23% less.
Where does Rochester rank for respiratory therapist pay?
77 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,900 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.