verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Respiratory Therapist Salary in New Hampshire

Median Annual in New Hampshire
$95,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.13/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Hampshire

groups Employed in NH
360
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,104 #10 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in New Hampshire, explained

Respiratory therapists in New Hampshire earn a median of $95,940 per year ($46.13 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $80,490, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $109,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Hampshire.

Is $95,940 good pay in New Hampshire?

Adjusted for New Hampshire's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $95,940 is worth about $92,104 in national buying power — ranking New Hampshire #10 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in New Hampshire

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,490
$38.70/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,940
$46.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$109,000
$52.40/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NH
New Hampshire (here) $95,940 $92,104
Massachusetts $102,170 $96,608 −$6,230
Vermont $83,820 $85,567 +$12,120
Maine $82,470 $84,977 +$13,470

Respiratory Therapist in New Hampshire: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in New Hampshire?

Respiratory therapists in New Hampshire earn a median of $95,940 per year ($46.13 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does New Hampshire pay respiratory therapists well?

At $95,940, New Hampshire pays 17% above the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 360 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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