How much does a respiratory therapist make in Worcester?
$98,120a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $47.17 an hour or $8,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.17
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,420Median: $98,120Highest 10%: $119,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,420 | $39.63 | |
| 25th | $88,150 | $42.38 | |
| Median | $98,120 | $47.17 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.81 | |
| 90th | $119,700 | $57.54 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Boston, MA | $104,600 |
| Providence, RI | $86,660 |
| Springfield, MA | $86,030 |
Related jobs in Worcester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $517,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $391,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $369,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $336,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $319,400 |
| Physician | $304,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $244,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $229,700 |
| Pediatrician | $213,200 |
| Dentist | $202,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Worcester?
The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $47.17 ($98,120 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Worcester than the national average?
Yes: $98,120 against $82,280 nationally, 19% more.
How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $102,200, so Worcester pays 4% less.
Where does Worcester rank for respiratory therapist pay?
34 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,700 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.