Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Danbury, CT

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$38.40/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Danbury, CT is $38.40 per hour. This is 12% higher than the Connecticut average of $33.78.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Danbury, CT compared to State and National Averages

$38.40/hour

Danbury, CT

38% lower than the US average.

$33.78/hour

Connecticut

57% lower than the US average.

$53.15/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Danbury Compare to Other Cities

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Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 12% lower than the Danbury average of $38.40.

Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 33% lower than the Danbury average of $38.40.

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 33% lower than the Danbury average of $38.40.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Hartford, Connecticut pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Waterbury, Connecticut ($53) and Manchester, Connecticut ($52). Hartford, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Danbury, CT average for Allied Health Professionals is $38 per hour — Hartford, Connecticut pays 56% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Hartford, Connecticut	$60	$100
Waterbury, Connecticut	$53	$94
Manchester, Connecticut	$52	$90
Danbury, Connecticut	$38	$100
Westport, Connecticut	$34	$100
Greenwich, Connecticut	$34	$100

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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