Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,830/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in North Carolina is $1,830 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $2,066.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 428 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$1,830/week

North Carolina

13% lower than the US average.

$2,066/week

United States

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

Durham, North Carolina pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,485 per week, followed by Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($2,222) and Chapel Hill, North Carolina ($2,217). Chapel Hill, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,300. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,830 per week — Durham, North Carolina pays 36% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Durham, North Carolina$2,485$2,718
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$2,222$2,641
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$2,217$3,300
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,169$2,371
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,033$2,070
Fayetteville, North Carolina$1,978$2,285
Greensboro, North Carolina$1,874$2,066
Asheville, North Carolina$1,721$2,623
How does the pay for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

New Jersey pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,291 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,178) and Pennsylvania ($2,092). Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,520. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,830 per week — New Jersey pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Jersey$2,291$2,690
West Virginia$2,178$2,654
Pennsylvania$2,092$3,520
Maryland$2,082$2,648
Virginia$2,063$3,244
Kentucky$1,981$2,365
South Carolina$1,902$2,619
District of Columbia$1,889$2,010
Tennessee$1,715$2,652
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Carolina?

HonorVet Technologies pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,300 per week, followed by Seven Healthcare ($2,655) and Lamb Staffing ($2,641). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,830 per week — HonorVet Technologies pays 80% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HonorVet Technologies$3,300$3,300
Seven Healthcare$2,655$3,215
Lamb Staffing$2,641$2,641
Talent4Health$2,324$2,329
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,295$2,295
PRN Healthcare$2,291$2,466
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,285$2,285
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,273$2,841
Medasource$2,254$2,254
Genie Healthcare$2,217$2,217

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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