Respiratory Therapist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 3K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$98,020
$47.125/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
+22.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $118K
3K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,360 |
| 25th percentile | $85,680 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,020 |
| 75th percentile | $102,540 |
| 90th percentile | $117,750 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,380 |
| 2023 | $94,220 |
| 2024 | $98,020 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,380 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $94,220 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $98,020 | $80,241 |