Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Farmington, CT

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$33.13/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Farmington, CT is $33.13 per hour. This is 167% lower than the Connecticut average of $88.54.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$33.13/hour

Farmington, CT

65% lower than the US average.

$88.54/hour

Connecticut

38% higher than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Farmington Compare to Other Cities

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Manchester, New Hampshire

$57/hour

This is 44% higher than the Farmington average of $32.21.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

$30/hour

This is 6% lower than the Farmington average of $32.21.

Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 11% lower than the Farmington average of $32.21.

What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Hartford, Connecticut pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $77 per hour, followed by Bridgeport, Connecticut ($63) and Waterbury, Connecticut ($53). Hartford, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Farmington, CT average for Respiratory Therapists is $33 per hour — Hartford, Connecticut pays 131% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Hartford, Connecticut$77$100
Bridgeport, Connecticut$63$100
Waterbury, Connecticut$53$89
Manchester, Connecticut$52$90
Danbury, Connecticut$38$100
Westport, Connecticut$34$100

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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