Respiratory Therapists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $75,090 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.10
10th percentile $62,300
90th percentile $98,860
Employed locally 120
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,300
    25th
    $63,550
    50th (median)
    $75,090
    75th
    $81,010
    90th
    $98,860

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 127% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 27% 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 Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Pharmacists $135,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,630
    Dental Hygienists $80,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Fayetteville, NC is $36.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.91 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 6.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,300 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,550.