Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,470/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Hickory, NC is $2,470 per week. This is 1% higher than the US average of $2,452.

Last updated on February 17, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,470/week

Hickory, NC

1% higher than the US average.

$2,452/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$1,988/week

This is 35% lower than the Hickory average of $2,680.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$2,648/week

This is 1% lower than the Hickory average of $2,680.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$2,325/week

This is 15% lower than the Hickory average of $2,680.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,470$2,470
Durham, North Carolina$2,229$2,229
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$2,227$2,227
Asheville, North Carolina$2,066$2,066
Charlotte, North Carolina$1,944$2,206
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$1,934$1,934
Raleigh, North Carolina$1,912$2,117

Last updated on February 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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