Respiratory Therapists pay range in Binghamton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,450 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Binghamton earn between $90,810 and $103,320.
- $80K10th
- $91K25th
- $103KMedian
- $103K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,020 | $8,335 | $48.09 |
| Median | $103,200 | $8,600 | $49.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $90,810 | $7,568 | $43.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,320 | $8,610 | $49.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Binghamton vs. New York and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Binghamton earn 9% less than the New York average ($110,200) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton | $100,020 | $103,200 | $79,930 | $116,450 | 100 |
| New York | $110,200 | $107,810 | $81,270 | $131,500 | 7,010 |
| 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 Binghamton
On the average salary of $100,020, a single filer in Binghamton takes home about $74,241 a year, or $6,187 a month and $2,855 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Binghamton a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Binghamton area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $100,020 buys what about $107,707 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Binghamton ($49,460). A typical home costs $198,435, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other New York cities
Binghamton ranks 4th of 9 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($113,400).
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 Binghamton: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Binghamton?
$48.09 an hour on average, and $49.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Binghamton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $90,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Binghamton?
About $74,241 a year ($6,187 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,020. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Binghamton than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Binghamton, NY (13780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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