Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$27.74/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in North Carolina is $27.74 per hour. This is 43% lower than the US average of $39.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$27.74/hour
North Carolina
43% lower than the US average.
$39.53/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Only Brevard, North Carolina reports pay data for 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 Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Brevard, North Carolina pays 115% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard, North Carolina | $60 | $75 |
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Virginia ($30) and Georgia ($28). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 41% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $39 | $39 |
| Virginia | $30 | $39 |
| Georgia | $28 | $36 |
| Tennessee | $25 | $31 |
| South Carolina | $18 | $36 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for 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 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 8, 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 - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$11-100/hour
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
- Transylvania Regional Hospital
- Brevard, NC
$10-75/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing
- Rutherfordton, NC
- 5x8 hrs
$79K/year
approximately $37/hrRespiratory Therapist
- Asheville Pulmonary & CCU
- Waynesville, NC
$21-36/hour
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$21-36/hour
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