Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Jersey
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Jersey with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
94+ positions available
94+ Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Jersey Available Now
These 42 roles pay ~$105k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution42 jobs · 28 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution42 jobs · 28 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem
Hackensack Meridian HealthHolmdel, NJ
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Hackensack Meridian HealthPerth Amboy, NJ
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full Time
Hackensack Meridian HealthHolmdel, NJ
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Part-Time)
Hackensack Meridian HealthHackensack, NJ
Certified Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time)
Hackensack Meridian HealthHackensack, NJ
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How New Jersey Compares for Respiratory Therapist Pay
New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own respiratory therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Respiratory Therapist roles in New Jersey advertise $11k above the $84k median across the 48 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $126k.
| State | Median pay | vs NJ | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $95k | — | 3.8/10 | 256 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $126k | +$31k | 3.6/10 | 27 |
| Alaska#2 | $104k | +$9k | 5.2/10 | 12 |
| Washington#3 | $102k | +$7k | 4.3/10 | 115 |
| New Yorkborders | $101k | +$5k | 4.1/10 | 337 |
| Oregon#5 | $99k | +$4k | 3.9/10 | 59 |
| Delawareborders | $96k | +$1k | 4.7/10 | 33 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $94k | −$1k | 4.2/10 | 473 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 48 measured states.
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Jersey: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
New Jersey offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking respiratory therapist jobs in new jersey. With 94+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Jersey on this page have an average score of 2.9/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist jobs in new jersey include Hackensack Meridian Health, Hudson Regional Hospital, CentraState Healthcare System, Atlantic Health System, and more. Positions span respiratory therapist jobs new jersey. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for respiratory therapist jobs in new jersey, BetterHelp (score: 95.2/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.2% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 28,156+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Respiratory Therapist jobs in New Jersey.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in New Jersey?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of respiratory therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapists jobs available?
Some respiratory therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which respiratory therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every respiratory therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in New Jersey right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include Hackensack Meridian Health, Hudson Regional Hospital, CentraState Healthcare System, Atlantic Health System, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in new jersey are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 94 respiratory therapists positions in New Jersey listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Jersey
- Hackensack Meridian Health19 open roles here · WLB 34/100
Atlantic Health System16 open roles here · WLB 45/100
Hudson Regional Hospital5 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Virtua Health4 open roles here · WLB 54/100
CarePoint Health3 open roles here · WLB 43/100
Kindred Healthcare3 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Select Specialty Hospital - NE NJ Rochelle Park3 open roles here · WLB 26/100
St. Joseph's Health3 open roles here · WLB 65/100