Respiratory Therapists Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $82,970 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.89
10th percentile $74,430
90th percentile $106,740
Employed locally 300
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,430
    25th
    $80,820
    50th (median)
    $82,970
    75th
    $98,750
    90th
    $106,740

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 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
    District of Columbia $104,240
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,540
    Connecticut $83,250
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $82,770
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $81,060
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $80,240

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,920
    Physicians, All Other $95,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,960
    Nurse Practitioners $135,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in New Haven, CT is $39.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.04 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in New Haven, CT is 3.1% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,430 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,820.