Respiratory Therapists Salary in Connecticut
Respiratory Therapists in Connecticut earn a median of $85,230 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,410; the top 10% earn over $121,620. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near Connecticut
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Connecticut
How much do respiratory therapists make in Connecticut?
The median is $85,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,410 and the top 10% earn over $121,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.