Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$35.71/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts is $35.71 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $40.13.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$35.71/hour
Massachusetts
12% lower than the US average.
$40.13/hour
United States
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Florida pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $31 per hour, followed by Texas ($29) and South Carolina ($27). Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $36 per hour — Florida pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $31 | $45 |
| Texas | $29 | $38 |
| South Carolina | $27 | $36 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- Medasource
- Boston, MA
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- Referral Bonus
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- Southborough, MA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$45-50/hour
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- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-53/hour
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- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Nights
$32-53/hour
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- Framingham, MA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
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