Respiratory Therapists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for respiratory therapists is $51.83 an hour ($107,810 a year). About 7,010 people work in this job there.
That is 31% higher than the U.S. median ($82,280). New York ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for respiratory therapists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.07 | $81,270 |
| 25% of workers | $46.00 | $95,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.83 | $107,810 |
| 75% of workers | $61.00 | $126,880 |
| 90% of workers | $63.22 | $131,500 |
Respiratory Therapists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $110,490 | 7,010 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $106,910 | 240 |
| Binghamton | $103,200 | 100 |
| Kingston | $95,170 | 60 |
| Utica-Rome | $91,610 | 90 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $86,720 | 510 |
| Syracuse | $85,860 | 280 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $85,250 | 300 |
| Rochester | $82,990 | 410 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for respiratory therapists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $109,440 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,660 |
| Physician Assistants | $160,880 |
| Paramedics | $73,200 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,380 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $64,100 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $89,570 |
| Cardiologists | $492,040 |
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