Respiratory Therapists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for respiratory therapists is $38.51 an hour ($80,090 a year). About 4,630 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($82,280). North Carolina ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for respiratory therapists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.77 | $63,990 |
| 25% of workers | $32.70 | $68,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.51 | $80,090 |
| 75% of workers | $42.22 | $87,820 |
| 90% of workers | $47.85 | $99,520 |
Respiratory Therapists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $87,820 | 430 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $82,020 | 1,110 |
| Asheville | $81,550 | 150 |
| Wilmington | $81,020 | 200 |
| Fayetteville | $80,650 | 110 |
| Winston-Salem | $80,250 | 530 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $80,090 | 290 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $78,350 | 130 |
| Rocky Mount | $73,830 | 70 |
| Greenville | $69,310 | 150 |
| Jacksonville | $54,790 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for respiratory therapists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,360 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,910 |
| Paramedics | $57,320 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $67,540 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $55,460 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $69,390 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $34,760 |
Other job titles for this job
Open respiratory therapists jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring respiratory therapists? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.