Respiratory Therapists Salary in Connecticut

Respiratory therapists in Connecticut earn the most in Bridgeport (average $109,390 a year) and the least in Norwich ($87,440), across the 5 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $92,510 and the median at $85,230 for 1,370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Connecticut

Bridgeport$109,390
New Haven$92,510
Waterbury$91,020
Hartford$89,290
Norwich$87,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bridgeport	$109,390	$98,010	$86,560	$80,197	107
New Haven	$92,510	$85,230	$82,620	$69,373	105
Waterbury	$91,020	$89,660	$81,460	$68,431	100
Hartford	$89,290	$81,770	$80,180	$67,310	103
Norwich	$87,440	$78,700	$77,250	$66,110	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Connecticut

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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