Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Northampton, MA

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$32.28/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Northampton, MA is $32.28 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of $35.71.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$32.28/hour

Northampton, MA

43% lower than the US average.

$35.71/hour

Massachusetts

29% lower than the US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Northampton Compare to Other Cities

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 2% lower than the Northampton average of $29.42.

Richmond, Virginia

$28/hour

This is 4% lower than the Northampton average of $29.42.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$22/hour

This is 32% lower than the Northampton average of $29.42.

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 $60. For comparison, the Northampton, MA average for Respiratory Therapists is $32 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 61% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Worcester, Massachusetts$52$60
Framingham, Massachusetts$41$50

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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