Respiratory Therapists Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $82,850 +3% vs national
Median hourly $39.83
10th percentile $71,990
90th percentile $101,980
Employed locally 100
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,990
    25th
    $80,110
    50th (median)
    $82,850
    75th
    $99,960
    90th
    $101,980

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 131% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 31% above 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 Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$98,420
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,360
    Nurse Practitioners$134,280
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,970
    Pharmacists$133,840
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Binghamton, NY is $39.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.99 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Binghamton, NY is 3% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,990 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,110.