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Respiratory Therapists Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Respiratory Therapists make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$102,170
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.4% vs 2024
$100,580
Mean Salary
$102,170
Median Salary
$49.12
Hourly Rate
2,220 people work as Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts
Respiratory Therapists salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $102,170 per year ($8,514/month).
This is 21.8% above the national average of $83,882.
Massachusetts ranks #4 out of 51 states for Respiratory Therapists pay.
Approximately 2,220 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 5.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Respiratory Therapists
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Monitoring
3.88
Speaking
3.75
Reading Comprehension
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.33
Medicine and Dentistry
4.29
English Language
3.9
Education and Training
3.71
Psychology
3.42
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(82.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts
Salaries for Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts range from $80,330 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $123,930 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $86,120 and $107,930.
How much do Respiratory Therapists make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts is $102,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $100,580.
What is the salary range for a Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts range from $80,330 at the 10th percentile to $123,930 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $86,120 and $107,930.
What is the starting salary for a Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Respiratory Therapists positions in Massachusetts typically start around $80,330 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $86,120 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,220 people are employed as Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts is approximately $49.12 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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