Respiratory Therapists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $82,770 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.79
10th percentile $71,440
90th percentile $99,350
Employed locally 300
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,440
    25th
    $80,340
    50th (median)
    $82,770
    75th
    $91,710
    90th
    $99,350

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 96% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,840
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $95,530
    Kingston, NY $95,170
    Albany, GA $86,870
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $83,680

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Albany, NY is $39.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.33 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Albany, NY is 2.9% above the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Albany?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,440 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,340.