Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Hartford, CT

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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$61.27/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Hartford, CT is $61.27 per hour. This is 35% lower than the Connecticut average of $82.45.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Hartford, CT compared to State and National Averages

$61.27/hour

Hartford, CT

14% higher than the US average.

$82.45/hour

Connecticut

36% higher than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Hartford Compare to Other Cities

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Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 79% lower than the Hartford average of $61.27.

Newark, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 79% lower than the Hartford average of $61.27.

Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 112% lower than the Hartford average of $61.27.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Hartford, Connecticut pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Waterbury, Connecticut ($53) and Manchester, Connecticut ($52). Hartford, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Hartford, CT average for Allied Health Professionals is $61 per hour, roughly in line with Hartford, Connecticut.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Hartford, Connecticut	$61	$100
Waterbury, Connecticut	$53	$94
Manchester, Connecticut	$52	$90

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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