Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Jersey City, NJ

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$38.05/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Jersey City, NJ is $38.05 per hour. This is 23% lower than the New Jersey average of $46.69.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$38.05/hour

Jersey City, NJ

39% lower than the US average.

$46.69/hour

New Jersey

13% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Jersey City Compare to Other Cities

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Newark, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is equal to the Jersey City average

Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 19% lower than the Jersey City average of $34.29.

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 19% lower than the Jersey City average of $34.29.

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 Jersey City, NJ average for Respiratory Therapists is $38 per hour, roughly in line with Hamilton, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey.

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 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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