- Open jobs
- 28
- Agencies hiring
- 6
- Median pay in listings
- $58.22/hour
- Pay range
- $46.53 – $70.50/hour
- Median wage in New York (BLS)
- $51.83/hour
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy-Neurology
Respiratory Therapy-Neonatal
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist, Office/Field-Visit
Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy-Electroencephalogram
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapy-Critical Care Unit
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist General Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Respiratory Therapist in Rochester, New York
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist pay in New York
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New York is $51.83 per hour ($107,806 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $58.22/hour, from $46.53 to $70.50. 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 York; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New York
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| TLC Nursing & Allied | 16 | $58.14/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 5 | $56.94/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 3 | $57.15/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 2 | $67.25/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 1 | $54.17/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 1 | $70.50/hr |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Rochester (5), Potsdam (3), Watertown (3), Plattsburgh (2), Wellsville (2), Utica (2), Johnson City (2), Hamilton (1), Syracuse (1), Massena (1), Newark (1), Glens Falls (1)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in New York?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in New York is $51.83 per hour (about $107,806 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 $58.22 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in New York?
28 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 6 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 York; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.