Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Matthews, NC

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.23/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Matthews, NC is $28.23 per hour. This is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of $27.74.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$28.23/hour

Matthews, NC

93% lower than the US average.

$27.74/hour

North Carolina

97% lower than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Matthews Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$22/hour

This is 22% lower than the Matthews average of $26.63.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$63/hour

This is 57% higher than the Matthews average of $26.63.

Asheville, North Carolina

$66/hour

This is 60% higher than the Matthews average of $26.63.

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

Asheville, North Carolina pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, North Carolina ($63) and Waynesville, North Carolina ($60). Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Matthews, NC average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 133% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina	$66	$100
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$63	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$60	$74
Brevard, North Carolina	$52	$75

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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