Respiratory Therapists Salary in Massachusetts

Respiratory therapists in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $104,610 a year) and the least in Springfield ($87,280), across the 3 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $100,580 and the median at $102,170 for 2,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$104,610
Worcester$97,690
Springfield$87,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$104,610	$104,580	$96,190	$77,513	108
Worcester	$97,690	$98,120	$88,150	$72,990	103
Springfield	$87,280	$86,030	$82,570	$66,187	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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