Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Burlington, NJ

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$46.69/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Burlington, NJ is $46.69 per hour. This is 14% lower than the US average of $53.42.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Burlington, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$46.69/hour

Burlington, NJ

14% lower than the US average.

$53.42/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Burlington Compare to Other Cities

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Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Trenton, New Jersey, Hamilton, New Jersey, and Princeton, New Jersey pay Respiratory Therapists the most, all averaging $38 per hour. Trenton, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Respiratory Therapists is $47 per hour — Trenton, New Jersey, Hamilton, New Jersey, and Princeton, New Jersey pay 18% less.

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

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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