Respiratory Therapists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #25 of 51 · NC
6.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $81,360 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $80,090
Employment 4,630
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $63,990P25 $68,010 Median $80,090P75 $87,820P90 $99,520
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in North Carolina earn between $63,990 and $99,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean respiratory therapists salary in North Carolina is $81,360, about 6.8% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $87,820 | $85,910 | 430 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $82,020 | $85,480 | 1,110 |
| Asheville, NC | $81,550 | $80,680 | 150 |
| Wilmington, NC | $81,020 | $79,910 | 200 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $80,650 | $79,770 | 110 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $80,250 | $81,530 | 530 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $80,090 | $81,240 | 290 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $78,350 | $87,370 | 130 |