Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary
$52.00/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina is $52.00 per hour. This is 18% higher than the US average of $42.73.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$52.00/hour
North Carolina
18% higher than the US average.
$42.73/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?
Only Brevard, North Carolina reports pay data for Respiratory Care Practitioners, 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 Allied Health Professionals is $52 per hour — Brevard, North Carolina pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard, North Carolina | $60 | $75 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
- Mission Hospital
- Hendersonville, NC
$11-100/hour
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$11-100/hour
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$36-75/hour
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
- Transylvania Regional Hospital
- Brevard, NC
$30-75/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Asheville Pulmonary & CCU
- Brevard, NC
$21-36/hour
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