Respiratory Therapist Jobs in New Jersey
Across 95 live Respiratory Therapist listings in New Jersey, median advertised pay is $104K (75th percentile $119K), based on the 45 that state a salary; New Jersey ranks 8th of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Atlantic Health System (17), Hackensack Meridian Health (17), Hudson Regional Hospital (5).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 45 roles pay ~$104k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time)
Hackensack Meridian HealthHackensack, NJ
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem
Hackensack Meridian HealthBrick, NJ
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem
Hackensack Meridian HealthNeptune, NJ
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Respiratory Therapist Pay in New Jersey: Live Market and State Comparison
Live respiratory therapist listings in New Jersey today, then New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 95
- Live median
- $104k
- 75th $119k · n=45
- 12-mo median
- $95k
- Pay rank
- #8 of 49
- Work-life
- 3.8/10 · #33
- 12-mo postings
- 236
Respiratory Therapist roles in New Jersey advertise $13k above the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NJ | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $95k | — | 3.8/10 | 236 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $127k | +$32k | 3.3/10 | 29 |
| Alaska#2 | $102k | +$7k | 4.5/10 | 10 |
| Washington#3 | $101k | +$6k | 4.1/10 | 127 |
| New Yorkborders | $100k | +$5k | 4.1/10 | 394 |
| Oregon#5 | $98k | +$3k | 3.8/10 | 65 |
| Delawareborders | $96k | +$0k | 4.6/10 | 35 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $91k | −$4k | 4.1/10 | 507 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 23, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Atlantic Health System (17), Hackensack Meridian Health (17), Hudson Regional Hospital (5)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
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 therapist 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 therapist 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, Atlantic Health System, Summit Health, Cleveland Clinic, 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 95 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
Atlantic Health System17 open roles here · WLB 46/100
- Hackensack Meridian Health17 open roles here · WLB 39/100
Hudson Regional Hospital5 open roles here · WLB 71/100
CarePoint Health3 open roles here · WLB 44/100
Jefferson Health Plans3 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Kindred Healthcare3 open roles here · WLB 55/100
Select Specialty Hospital - NE NJ Rochelle Park3 open roles here · WLB 37/100
St. Joseph's Health3 open roles here · WLB 65/100