Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Salem, MA

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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$32.38/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Salem, MA is $32.38 per hour. This is 42% lower than the Massachusetts average of $46.08.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$32.38/hour

Salem, MA

64% 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 Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Boston, Massachusetts

$32/hour

This is equal to the Salem average

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

$30/hour

This is 6% lower than the Salem average of $32.38.

Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 6% higher than the Salem average of $32.38.

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 Salem, MA average for Allied Health Professionals is $32 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 60% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max 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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