Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Somerville, MA

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$36.59/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Somerville, MA is $36.59 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Massachusetts average of $47.30.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$36.59/hour

Somerville, MA

47% lower than the US average.

$47.30/hour

Massachusetts

13% lower than the US average.

$53.69/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Somerville Compare to Other Cities

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Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 6% higher than the Somerville average of $32.38.

Newark, New Jersey

$34/hour

This is 6% higher than the Somerville average of $32.38.

Eagleville, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 12% lower than the Somerville average of $32.38.

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 Somerville, MA average for Respiratory Therapists is $37 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 41% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Worcester, Massachusetts	$52	$59
Framingham, Massachusetts	$41	$50

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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