Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Black Mountain, NC

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$26.80/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Black Mountain, NC is $26.80 per hour. This is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of $27.74.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Black Mountain, NC compared to State and National Averages

$26.80/hour

Black Mountain, NC

99% lower than the US average.

$27.74/hour

North Carolina

93% lower than the US average.

$53.42/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Black Mountain Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 52% higher than the Black Mountain average of $26.46.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$59/hour

This is 55% higher than the Black Mountain average of $26.46.

Brevard, North Carolina

$50/hour

This is 47% higher than the Black Mountain average of $26.46.

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

Hendersonville, North Carolina pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($56) and Asheville, North Carolina ($55). Hendersonville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Black Mountain, NC average for Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Hendersonville, North Carolina pays 121% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Hendersonville, North Carolina$59$100
Waynesville, North Carolina$56$69
Asheville, North Carolina$55$100
Brevard, North Carolina$50$75

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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