Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,440 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.64
10th percentile $72,790
90th percentile $99,520
Employed locally 90
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,790
    25th
    $81,020
    50th (median)
    $82,440
    75th
    $96,350
    90th
    $99,520

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,420
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,290
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,250
    Physical Therapists $87,880
    Pharmacists $132,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southwest New York is $39.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.92 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southwest New York is 2.5% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $72,790 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,020.