Respiratory Therapists Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $99,780 +24% vs national
Median hourly $47.97
10th percentile $80,180
90th percentile $122,710
Employed locally 1,450
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,180
    25th
    $84,370
    50th (median)
    $99,780
    75th
    $107,730
    90th
    $122,710

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 89% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 11% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,890
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,910
    Massachusetts $96,940
    Worcester, MA $85,920
    Maryland $85,570

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,670
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,390
    Nurse Practitioners $138,890
    Physicians, All Other $212,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Boston, MA-NH is $47.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.16 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Boston, MA-NH is 24% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $80,180 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,370.