How much does a respiratory therapist make in Syracuse?
$85,860a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $41.28 an hour or $7,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.28
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,330Median: $85,860Highest 10%: $102,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,330 | $32.85 | |
| 25th | $82,030 | $39.44 | |
| Median | $85,860 | $41.28 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.08 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.38 |
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 |
| Albany, NY | $85,250 |
| Rochester, NY | $82,990 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| Physician | $286,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Optometrist | $153,800 |
| Pharmacist | $149,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $41.28 ($85,860 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $85,860 against $82,280 nationally, 4% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $107,800, so Syracuse pays 20% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for respiratory therapist pay?
60 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,700 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.