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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in New Haven, CT
A short ICU limits ventilated patients. Pay someone who keeps it open from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Bridgeport, CT.
What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose therapists to travel contracts. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who runs the ICU alone.
| Percentile | Metro | CT | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $82,620 | $80,570 | $74,520 |
| Median | $85,230 | $85,230 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $102,660 | $98,010 | $98,730 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the unit, the shift, and the ventilator mix you need covered. Ask about the RRT credential and how much critical care time the person has.
License and training
Every state except Alaska licenses respiratory therapists. Most employers want the NBRC's CRT or RRT credential. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, respiratory therapists
Nearby metros
- Bridgeport, CT · 16 miles
- Waterbury, CT · 18 miles
- Hartford, CT · 34 miles
- Norwich, CT · 46 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in New Haven, CT?
In New Haven, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $85.2K, 4% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $82.6K to $102.7K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in New Haven?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in New Haven, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Connecticut Mental Health Center, Department of Veteran Affairs Hospital, Department of Veterans Affair.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in Connecticut?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the Connecticut board before you start in New Haven.
What should a hospital in New Haven weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. New Haven has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Connecticut median.