Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Gardner, MA

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$39.11/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Gardner, MA is $39.11 per hour. This is 18% lower than the Massachusetts average of $46.19.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Gardner, MA compared to State and National Averages

$39.11/hour

Gardner, MA

28% lower than the US average.

$46.19/hour

Massachusetts

8% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Gardner Compare to Other Cities

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Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 9% higher than the Gardner average of $31.12.

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 8% lower than the Gardner average of $31.12.

Richmond, Virginia

$51/hour

This is 40% higher than the Gardner average of $31.12.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Worcester, Massachusetts pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Framingham, Massachusetts ($41). Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Gardner, MA average for Respiratory Therapists is $39 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 32% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Worcester, Massachusetts$52$59
Framingham, Massachusetts$41$50

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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