Average Respiratory Therapist Salary in New Jersey

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Respiratory Therapist in New Jersey earns $75,000 per year, which is above the national average of $70,540. This translates to approximately $36.06 per hour, $2,885 biweekly, or $6,250 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$56,200	$27.02
Average (50th)	$75,000	$36.06
Experienced (75th)	$86,200	$41.47
Top Earners (90th)	$97,500	$46.88

Respiratory Therapist Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$81,000	$6,750/mo
Jersey City	$76,500	$6,375/mo
Trenton	$73,500	$6,125/mo
Edison	$71,200	$5,933/mo
Princeton	$69,800	$5,817/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	13% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Respiratory Therapists in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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