Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: North Carolina

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$1,982/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in North Carolina is $1,982 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,120.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 206 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$1,982/week

North Carolina

7% lower than the US average.

$2,120/week

United States

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time

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

Greenville, North Carolina pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,538 per week, followed by Chapel Hill, North Carolina ($2,294) and Hendersonville, North Carolina ($2,199). Chapel Hill, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,853. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,982 per week — Greenville, North Carolina pays 28% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Greenville, North Carolina	$2,538	$2,657
Chapel Hill, North Carolina	$2,294	$2,853
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$2,199	$2,308
Charlotte, North Carolina	$2,198	$2,411
Fayetteville, North Carolina	$2,143	$2,835
Garner, North Carolina	$2,075	$2,075

How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,411 per week, followed by District of Columbia ($2,274) and New Jersey ($2,172). West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,408. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,982 per week — West Virginia pays 22% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
West Virginia	$2,411	$3,408
District of Columbia	$2,274	$2,672
New Jersey	$2,172	$2,610
Virginia	$2,158	$3,322
Maryland	$2,134	$3,384
South Carolina	$1,976	$2,284
Kentucky	$1,976	$2,598
Georgia	$1,853	$2,977
Tennessee	$1,715	$2,420

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Carolina?

PEL/VIP pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,601 per week, followed by Malone Healthcare - Nursing ($2,575) and HCS 247 ($2,351). Trustaff Allied has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,832. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,982 per week — PEL/VIP pays 31% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
PEL/VIP	$2,601	$2,601
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$2,575	$2,575
HCS 247	$2,351	$2,657
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$2,308	$2,308
HonorVet Technologies	$2,300	$2,300
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions	$2,287	$2,287
LanceSoft	$2,280	$2,300
Trustaff Allied	$2,274	$2,832
TRS Healthcare	$2,252	$2,278
Voca Healthcare	$2,246	$2,254

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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