Respiratory therapists near Middlebury, VT, can find some of the highest paying positions in Newport. On average, professionals earn about $111,889 here. Just nearby in Morristown, VT, the average salary is slightly lower at $109,880. Burlington, VT, offers a competitive average salary of $92,699 for respiratory therapists. Those willing to commute a bit farther might find the average salary in Rutland, VT, slightly lower at $72,819.