Respiratory Therapists Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • North Carolina
Respiratory Therapists in North Carolina earn a median salary of $74,518 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.4% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 4,320 respiratory therapists are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $60,790 to $83,580 depending on location.
$74,518
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$83,580
Highest paying metro
$60,790
Lowest paying metro
4,320
Employed in North Carolina
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inRespiratory Therapists salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $83,580 | $66,340 | $84,890 | 490 |
| Burlington, NC | $82,780 | $82,780 | $90,290 | 40 |
| Asheville, NC | $81,610 | $70,740 | $81,610 | 170 |
| Winston, NC | $80,560 | $65,910 | $82,750 | 460 |
| Greensboro, NC | $80,460 | $68,270 | $82,930 | 310 |
| Wilmington, NC | $78,810 | $70,690 | $78,810 | 150 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $77,730 | $67,130 | $83,190 | 1,000 |
| Durham, NC | $77,390 | $64,380 | $83,390 | 450 |
| Hickory, NC | $75,310 | $67,380 | $78,490 | 130 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $75,090 | $63,550 | $81,010 | 120 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $68,320 | $64,540 | $77,050 | 70 |
| Central North Carolina | $68,210 | $63,010 | $79,340 | 230 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $67,820 | $63,040 | $78,040 | 220 |
| Greenville, NC | $66,940 | $65,120 | $81,720 | 160 |
| Western North Carolina | $66,890 | $60,920 | $78,890 | 270 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $60,790 | $49,160 | $77,470 | 50 |