Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$36.59/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Salem, MA is $36.59 per hour. This is 24% higher than the Massachusetts average of $27.93.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Salem, MA compared to State and National Averages

$36.59/hour

Salem, MA

16% lower than the US average.

$27.93/hour

Massachusetts

52% lower than the US average.

$42.32/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$40/hour

This is 28% higher than the Salem average of $28.82.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$41/hour

This is 30% higher than the Salem average of $28.82.

Aurora, Colorado

$46/hour

This is 38% higher than the Salem average of $28.82.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Winchester, Massachusetts$32$100
Melrose, Massachusetts$32$100
What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Salem?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Mass General Brigham$35$35

Last updated on November 14, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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