- Open jobs
- 15
- Agencies hiring
- 4
- Median pay in listings
- $61.75/hour
- Pay range
- $47.50 – $68.40/hour
- Median wage in New Jersey (BLS)
- $48.47/hour
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Respiratory Therapist in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist - NJ
Hospital | Certified Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Respiratory Therapist in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist - NJ
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist pay in New Jersey
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey is $48.47 per hour ($100,818 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $61.75/hour, from $47.50 to $68.40. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from New Jersey; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| GHR Healthcare | 5 | $52.36/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 4 | $65.08/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 3 | — |
| Atlas MedStaff | 3 | $62.86/hr |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
New Brunswick (8), Willingboro (3), Hackensack (1), Camden (1), Pennington (1), Summit (1)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in New Jersey?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey is $48.47 per hour (about $100,818 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Respiratory Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $61.75 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in New Jersey?
15 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 4 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from New Jersey; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.