Respiratory Therapists salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $96,190–$112,020
- vs U.S. median
- +27%
- Metro rank
- #9 of 139
Respiratory Therapists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $104,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,560 jobs (May 2025). That is 27% above the U.S. median of $82,280 and 2% above the MA statewide median of $102,170. It ranks #9 of 139 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,560 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Respiratory Therapists pay in other MA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $98,120 |
| Springfield, MA | $86,030 |
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Questions
What is the average Respiratory Therapists salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $104,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,560 jobs pay between $96,190 and $112,020. The 10th percentile is $82,620 and the 90th is $125,120.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Respiratory Therapists?
That is 27% above the U.S. median of $82,280 and 2% above the MA statewide median of $102,170. It ranks #9 of 139 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Respiratory Therapists make an hour in Boston?
About $50.28 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $104,580 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $46.25–$53.86 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.