Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Albany, NY
Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary
$28.84/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Albany, NY is $28.84 per hour. This is 115% lower than the New York average of $62.06.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Albany, NY compared to State and National Averages
$28.84/hour
Albany, NY
73% lower than the US average.
$62.06/hour
New York
19% higher than the US average.
$50.02/hour
United States
How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities
Jersey City, New Jersey
$34/hour
This is 16% higher than the Albany average of $28.84.
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
$29/hour
This is equal to the Albany average
Richmond, Virginia
$51/hour
This is 44% higher than the Albany average of $28.84.
What cities in New York pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?
Only Mount Vernon, New York reports pay data for Respiratory Care Practitioners, averaging $34 per hour. Mount Vernon, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Albany, NY average for Allied Health Professionals is $29 per hour — Mount Vernon, New York pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon, New York | $34 | $100 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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