Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Lakewood, NJ

Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$34.29/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Lakewood, NJ is $34.29 per hour. This is 48% lower than the New Jersey average of $50.87.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Lakewood, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$34.29/hour

Lakewood, NJ

34% lower than the US average.

$50.87/hour

New Jersey

9% higher than the US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 19% lower than the Lakewood average of $34.29.

Richmond, Virginia

$28/hour

This is 21% lower than the Lakewood average of $34.29.

Brevard, North Carolina

$24/hour

This is 43% lower than the Lakewood average of $34.29.

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Hamilton, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey pay Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, both averaging $38 per hour, ahead of Montclair, New Jersey ($34). Hamilton, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Lakewood, NJ average for Allied Health Professionals is $34 per hour — Hamilton, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey pay 11% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Hamilton, New Jersey$38$100
Princeton, New Jersey$38$100
Montclair, New Jersey$34$100

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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