Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,713/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Hickory, NC is $1,713 per week. This is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,975.

Last updated on August 7, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,713/week

Hickory, NC

44% lower than the US average.

$1,975/week

North Carolina

25% lower than the US average.

$2,469/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$2,447/week

This is 28% higher than the Hickory average of $1,752.

Spartanburg, South Carolina

$2,307/week

This is 24% higher than the Hickory average of $1,752.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,144/week

This is 18% higher than the Hickory average of $1,752.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,209$2,777
Elizabeth City, North Carolina$2,098$2,510
Holly Springs, North Carolina$2,070$2,070
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$2,017$2,146
Durham, North Carolina$1,967$2,230
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Hickory?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Judge Group$1,930$1,930
LifePoint$1,930$1,930
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$1,890$1,890
LeaderStat$1,837$1,837
Catalytic Solutions$1,813$1,813
Voca Healthcare$1,795$1,795
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,780$1,780
GHR Healthcare - Travel$1,764$1,764
Care Career$1,754$1,754
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,734$1,734

Last updated on August 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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