Respiratory Therapists Salary in Jacksonville, NC

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

Median annual salary $60,790 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $49,160
90th percentile $95,750
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,160
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $60,790
    75th
    $77,470
    90th
    $95,750

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 94% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 6% below 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 Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,860
    Psychiatric Technicians $33,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,480
    Dental Hygienists $77,220
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,920
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Jacksonville, NC is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Jacksonville, NC is 24.4% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $49,160 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.