Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Pennsylvania
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$27.69/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania is $27.69 per hour. This is 47% lower than the US average of $40.79.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages
$27.69/hour
Pennsylvania
47% lower than the US average.
$40.79/hour
United States
What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Only Reading, Pennsylvania reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $44 per hour. Reading, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Reading, Pennsylvania pays 60% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reading, Pennsylvania | $44 | $100 |
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?
Connecticut pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $89 per hour, followed by Virginia ($54) and Massachusetts ($48). Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Connecticut pays 220% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $89 | $100 |
| Virginia | $54 | $59 |
| Massachusetts | $48 | $55 |
| New Jersey | $47 | $48 |
| District of Columbia | $39 | $52 |
| New York | $37 | $48 |
| Maryland | $32 | $39 |
| West Virginia | $25 | $33 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $30 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $30 | $54 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Reading
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- HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital
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- Kenhorst, PA
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- Shillington, PA
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- Sanatoga, PA
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