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

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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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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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