Respiratory Therapists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,120 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Boston earn between $96,190 and $112,020.
- $83K10th
- $96K25th
- $105KMedian
- $112K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,610 | $8,718 | $50.29 |
| Median | $104,580 | $8,715 | $50.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,190 | $8,016 | $46.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,020 | $9,335 | $53.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Boston earn 4% more than the Massachusetts average ($100,580) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $104,610 | $104,580 | $82,620 | $125,120 | 1,560 |
| Massachusetts | $100,580 | $102,170 | $80,330 | $123,930 | 2,220 |
| United States | $87,300 | $82,280 | $63,660 | $118,050 | 139,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Respiratory Therapists salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $104,610, a single filer in Boston takes home about $77,513 a year, or $6,459 a month and $2,981 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $82,423 | $6,869 |
| Working in MA | $77,513 | $6,459 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $104,610 buys what about $96,623 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$104,610
- Worcester$97,690
- Springfield$87,280
Highest-paying cities for respiratory therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,490).
- San Jose, CA$146,490
- Santa Cruz, CA$133,510
- Vallejo, CA$133,510
- San Francisco, CA$128,490
- Sacramento, CA$124,410
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Respiratory Therapists salary in Boston: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Boston?
$50.30 an hour on average, and $50.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Boston?
About $77,513 a year ($6,459 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,610. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% more than the U.S. average for this job ($87,300).
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; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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