Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Camden, NJ

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$30.15/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Camden, NJ is $30.15 per hour. This is 55% lower than the New Jersey average of $46.69.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$30.15/hour

Camden, NJ

77% lower than the US average.

$46.69/hour

New Jersey

14% lower than the US average.

$53.42/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Camden Compare to Other Cities

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Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is equal to the Camden average

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is equal to the Camden average

Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 16% higher than the Camden average of $28.90.

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 Camden, NJ average for Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — Trenton, New Jersey, Hamilton, New Jersey, and Princeton, New Jersey pay 27% more.

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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