Respiratory Therapists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $81,610 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.23
10th percentile $62,190
90th percentile $81,880
Employed locally 170
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,190
    25th
    $70,740
    50th (median)
    $81,610
    75th
    $81,610
    90th
    $81,880

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 118% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Anchorage, AK $100,170
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,780
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $83,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $83,560
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,300

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,720
    Physicians, All Other $360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,410
    Pharmacists $135,670
    Physician Assistants $129,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Asheville, NC is $39.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.69 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Asheville, NC is 1.4% above the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Asheville?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,190 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,740.