Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Waynesville, NC

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,954/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Waynesville, NC is $1,954 per week. This is 29% lower than the US average of $2,526.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 187 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,954/week

Waynesville, NC

29% lower than the US average.

$2,526/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$2,134/week

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$2,411/week

Greenville, South Carolina

$2,230/week

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Matthews, North Carolina pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,731 per week, followed by Chapel Hill, North Carolina ($2,441) and Charlotte, North Carolina ($2,219). 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 $1,954 per week — Matthews, North Carolina pays 40% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Matthews, North Carolina$2,731$2,731
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$2,441$2,853
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,219$2,835
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,183$2,308
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,122$2,835
Shelby, North Carolina$2,119$2,200
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,017$2,105

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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