Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Jackson, NJ
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$35.18/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Jackson, NJ is $35.18 per hour. This is 31% lower than the US average of $46.06.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Jackson, NJ compared to State and National Averages
$35.18/hour
Jackson, NJ
31% lower than the US average.
$46.06/hour
United States
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Jackson Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Jackson Compare to Other Cities
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
$29/hour
Richmond, Virginia
$28/hour
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$22/hour
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Hamilton, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey pay Respiratory Therapists the most, both averaging $38 per hour, ahead of Montclair, New Jersey ($34). Hamilton, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Respiratory Therapists is $35 per hour — Hamilton, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey pay 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton, New Jersey | $38 | $100 |
| Princeton, New Jersey | $38 | $100 |
| Montclair, New Jersey | $34 | $100 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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