Respiratory Therapists Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $80,520 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.71
10th percentile $62,580
90th percentile $95,950
Employed locally 30
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,580
    25th
    $72,840
    50th (median)
    $80,520
    75th
    $82,360
    90th
    $95,950

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 111% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 11% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,890
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $99,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,910
    Massachusetts $96,940
    Worcester, MA $85,920

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,790
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,120
    Nurse Practitioners $129,360
    Pharmacists $133,200
    Physical Therapists $102,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Pittsfield?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Pittsfield, MA is $38.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.13 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsfield above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Pittsfield, MA is 0.1% 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 Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,580 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,840.