DOL Median (New York)
$65,669
vs National
+31.7%
National: $49,868BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,493
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,669
+31.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,868
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Respiratory Therapists in New York earns $65,669 in nominal terms, which is 31.7% above the national average of $49,868. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,493 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation | $69,338 | 1 |
| BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER | $62,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Respiratory Therapists make in New York?
The median Respiratory Therapists salary in New York is $65,669 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Respiratory Therapists?
A Respiratory Therapists in New York earns 31.7% more than the national median of $49,868, or $52,493 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.