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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$49.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,598/year ($6,300/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Respiratory Therapists (4th of 51), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 2,220 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $102,170 a year — though pay ranges from $80,330 for newcomers to $123,930 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,220 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $102,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,598 — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
| Gross (median) | $102,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,647 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,816 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$5,109 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,598 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Massachusetts?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Massachusetts is $102,170 per year ($49.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,120 and $107,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $102,170, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $75,598 per year ($6,300 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 2,220 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.