Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$27.74/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in North Carolina is $27.74 per hour. This is 52% lower than the US average of $42.03.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$27.74/hour
North Carolina
52% lower than the US average.
$42.03/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Only Brevard, North Carolina reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $60 per hour. Brevard, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Brevard, North Carolina pays 116% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard, North Carolina | $60 | $75 |
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Ohio ($28) and Georgia ($28). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Virginia pays 64% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $46 | $49 |
| Ohio | $28 | $36 |
| Georgia | $28 | $36 |
| Pennsylvania | $28 | $37 |
| South Carolina | $27 | $36 |
| Tennessee | $25 | $31 |
| Alabama | $25 | $33 |
| West Virginia | $25 | $33 |
| Kentucky | $24 | $31 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $27 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $29. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $27 | $29 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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