Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Lawrence, MA
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$36.59/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Lawrence, MA is $36.59 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Massachusetts average of $47.30.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Lawrence, MA compared to State and National Averages
$36.59/hour
Lawrence, MA
46% lower than the US average.
$47.30/hour
Massachusetts
13% lower than the US average.
$53.42/hour
United States
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lawrence Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lawrence Compare to Other Cities
Boston, Massachusetts
$32/hour
This is equal to the Lawrence average
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
$30/hour
This is 6% lower than the Lawrence average of $32.38.
Jersey City, New Jersey
$34/hour
This is 6% higher than the Lawrence average of $32.38.
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 ($42) and Winchester, Massachusetts ($32). Winchester, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Lawrence, MA average for Respiratory Therapists is $37 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 41% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $52 | $59 |
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $42 | $54 |
| Winchester, Massachusetts | $32 | $100 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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