Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Rhode Island
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$32.21/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Rhode Island is $32.21 per hour. This is 25% lower than the US average of $40.17.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages
$32.21/hour
Rhode Island
25% lower than the US average.
$40.17/hour
United States
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?
Only Massachusetts reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $36 per hour. Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $32 per hour — Massachusetts pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $36 | $47 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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