Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$29.04/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Rochester, NH is $29.04 per hour. This is 12% lower than the New Hampshire average of $32.54.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Rochester, NH compared to State and National Averages

$29.04/hour

Rochester, NH

72% lower than the US average.

$32.54/hour

New Hampshire

54% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities

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Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 15% higher than the Rochester average of $29.04.

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is equal to the Rochester average

Richmond, Virginia

$51/hour

This is 44% higher than the Rochester average of $29.04.

What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Nashua, New Hampshire, Derry, New Hampshire, and Salem, New Hampshire pay Respiratory Therapists the most, all averaging $32 per hour. Nashua, New Hampshire also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Rochester, NH average for Allied Health Professionals is $29 per hour — Nashua, New Hampshire, Derry, New Hampshire, and Salem, New Hampshire pay 11% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Nashua, New Hampshire$32$100
Derry, New Hampshire$32$100
Salem, New Hampshire$32$100
Portsmouth, New Hampshire$30$100
Exeter, New Hampshire$30$100
Manchester, New Hampshire$29$77
What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Rochester?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Rochester, NH average for Allied Health Professionals is $29 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 54% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$45$45

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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