Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: New Bedford, MA

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$30.98/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in New Bedford, MA is $30.98 per hour. This is 49% lower than the Massachusetts average of $46.19.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$30.98/hour

New Bedford, MA

61% 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 New Bedford Compare to Other Cities

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Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 30% higher than the New Bedford average of $24.01.

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 17% higher than the New Bedford average of $24.01.

Richmond, Virginia

$51/hour

This is 53% higher than the New Bedford average of $24.01.

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 New Bedford, MA average for Respiratory Therapists is $31 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 67% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max 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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