Respiratory Therapists Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • New York
Respiratory Therapists in New York earn a median salary of $86,888 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +8% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 8,820 respiratory therapists are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $81,020 to $104,840 depending on location.
$86,888
Avg median salary in New York
$104,840
Highest paying metro
$81,020
Lowest paying metro
8,820
Employed in New York
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $104,840 | $98,250 | $122,460 | 6,570 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $95,530 | $91,250 | $103,170 | 240 |
| Kingston, NY | $95,170 | $88,270 | $123,720 | 60 |
| Central East New York | $85,190 | $80,170 | $100,270 | 110 |
| Buffalo, NY | $83,680 | $75,750 | $93,010 | 510 |
| Rochester, NY | $83,370 | $79,500 | $97,270 | 410 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $82,940 | $80,300 | $97,410 | 90 |
| Binghamton, NY | $82,850 | $80,110 | $99,960 | 100 |
| Syracuse, NY | $82,850 | $78,620 | $89,550 | 230 |
| Albany, NY | $82,770 | $80,340 | $91,710 | 300 |
| Southwest New York | $82,440 | $81,020 | $96,350 | 90 |
| Utica, NY | $81,020 | $73,980 | $96,590 | 110 |