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Albany, New York

Respiratory Therapist I

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$59k-$89k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Department/Unit

Cardio-Respiratory Services

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Salary Range

$59,066.00 - $88,599.00

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-I) is an individual that is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician.

Must be able to read, speak, comprehend, and write English. Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others in English (including children). Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record

Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division. Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations. Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).

Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC’s Code of Conduct and the AARC’s Code of Ethics. This includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA). The individual must invoke confidence in customers by maintaining professional dress and demeanor at all times. The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessments under physician direction. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and adhering to ethical and confidentiality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed by the NYS Department of Education and possess strong communication and computer skills. Proficiency in basic math and medication dosing calculations is required for clinical duties.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

AlgebraHIPAA compliance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In New York, the Respiratory Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (180 salary observations; 354 listings), vs ~$85k nationally (2,049 salary observations; 11,155 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
New York vs national$100k median in New York$85k nationally (+18%)180 state / 2,049 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in New York140 active3,932 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 16 employers

5
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
21%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.