Respiratory Therapists Salary in Springfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $82,000 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.42
10th percentile $71,380
90th percentile $99,460
Employed locally 190
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,380
    25th
    $81,120
    50th (median)
    $82,000
    75th
    $92,690
    90th
    $99,460

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 116% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 16% 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 Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $90,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,170
    Physicians, All Other $77,910
    Nurse Practitioners $144,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Springfield, MA is $39.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.56 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Springfield, MA is 1.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,380 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,120.