Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Charlotte, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Charlotte is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $48/hr. This is 30% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Concord, paying up to $48/hr, Monroe, paying up to $45/hr, and Hillsborough, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.23/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Charlotte, NC is $28.23 per hour. This is 45% lower than the North Carolina average of $41.00.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Charlotte, NC compared to State and National Averages

$28.23/hour

Charlotte, NC

39% lower than the US average.

$41.00/hour

North Carolina

4% higher than the US average.

$39.29/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities

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Blacksburg, Virginia

$42/hour

This is 3% higher than the Charlotte average of $40.37.

Macon, Georgia

$26/hour

This is 56% lower than the Charlotte average of $40.37.

Richmond, Virginia

$42/hour

This is 5% higher than the Charlotte average of $40.37.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Charlotte, North Carolina	$40	$48
Concord, North Carolina	$40	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Charlotte?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Atrium Health Charlotte	$35	$35

Last updated on July 18, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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