Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Fairfield, CT

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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$82.32/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Fairfield, CT is $82.32 per hour. This is 35% higher than the US average of $53.15.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$82.32/hour

Fairfield, CT

35% higher than the US average.

$53.15/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Fairfield Compare to Other Cities

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Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

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

Hartford, Connecticut pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $60 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 Connecticut average for Allied Health Professionals is $82 per hour — Hartford, Connecticut pays 27% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Hartford, Connecticut	$60	$100
Waterbury, Connecticut	$53	$94
Manchester, Connecticut	$52	$90
Danbury, Connecticut	$38	$100
Westport, Connecticut	$34	$100
Greenwich, Connecticut	$34	$100

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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