Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Pennsylvania
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$27.69/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania is $27.69 per hour. This is 47% lower than the US average of $40.57.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages
$27.69/hour
Pennsylvania
47% lower than the US average.
$40.57/hour
United States
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $36 per hour, followed by Virginia ($30). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Massachusetts pays 29% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $36 | $47 |
| Virginia | $30 | $39 |
Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Lewistown, PA
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