The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in New Jersey is $98,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $97,110.
Pay spans roughly $77,360 at the 10th percentile to $117,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.13 per hour. An estimated 3,200 people work as respiratory therapists in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $98,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $97,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.13 |
| 10th percentile | $77,360 |
| 90th percentile | $117,750 |
| Employment | 3,200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.