Respiratory Therapists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $81,060 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.97
10th percentile $69,930
90th percentile $101,100
Employed locally 580
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,930
    25th
    $78,290
    50th (median)
    $81,060
    75th
    $88,360
    90th
    $101,100

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 87% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 13% 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
    District of Columbia $104,240
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,540
    Connecticut $83,250
    New Haven, CT $82,970
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $82,770
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $80,240

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,260
    Nurse Practitioners $139,920
    Physician Assistants $136,880
    Physical Therapists $104,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Hartford, CT is $38.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.14 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Hartford, CT is 0.8% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $69,930 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,290.