Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: New Bedford, MA

Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$24.01/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in New Bedford, MA is $24.01 per hour. This is 92% lower than the Massachusetts average of $46.08.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in New Bedford, MA compared to State and National Averages

$24.01/hour

New Bedford, MA

121% lower than the US average.

$46.08/hour

Massachusetts

15% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in New Bedford Compare to Other Cities

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Boston, Massachusetts

$32/hour

This is 26% higher than the New Bedford average of $24.01.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

$30/hour

This is 21% higher than the New Bedford average of $24.01.

Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 30% higher than the New Bedford average of $24.01.

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

Worcester, Massachusetts pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Framingham, Massachusetts ($42) and Winchester, Massachusetts ($32). Winchester, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the New Bedford, MA average for Allied Health Professionals is $24 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 116% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Worcester, Massachusetts$52$59
Framingham, Massachusetts$42$54
Winchester, Massachusetts$32$100

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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