Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$30.15/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Newark, DE is $30.15 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Delaware average of $33.12.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Newark, DE compared to State and National Averages

$30.15/hour

Newark, DE

53% lower than the US average.

$33.12/hour

Delaware

39% lower than the US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is equal to the Newark average

Richmond, Virginia

$28/hour

This is 2% lower than the Newark average of $28.90.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$22/hour

This is 30% lower than the Newark average of $28.90.

What cities in Delaware pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Wilmington, Delaware and Newark, Delaware pay Respiratory Therapists the most, both averaging $29 per hour, ahead of Dover, Delaware ($26). Wilmington, Delaware also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Newark, DE average for Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — Wilmington, Delaware and Newark, Delaware pay 4% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Wilmington, Delaware$29$100
Newark, Delaware$29$100
Dover, Delaware$26$79

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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