Respiratory Therapists Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,820 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.61
10th percentile $58,200
90th percentile $83,760
Employed locally 220
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,200
    25th
    $63,040
    50th (median)
    $67,820
    75th
    $78,040
    90th
    $83,760

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,750
    Pharmacists $132,510
    Paramedics $47,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Eastern North Carolina is $32.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.98 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Eastern North Carolina is 15.7% below 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $58,200 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,040.