How much does a respiratory therapist make in Charlotte?
$82,020a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $39.43 an hour or $6,835 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.43
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,170Median: $82,020Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,170 | $31.33 | |
| 25th | $78,380 | $37.68 | |
| Median | $82,020 | $39.43 | |
| 75th | $98,270 | $47.25 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.29 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Raleigh, NC | $87,820 |
| Asheville, NC | $81,550 |
| Wilmington, NC | $81,020 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $80,990 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $80,650 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $80,250 |
| Greensboro, NC | $80,090 |
| Hickory, NC | $78,350 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $73,830 |
| Greenville, NC | $69,310 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $572,900 |
| Cardiologist | $528,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $353,700 |
| Neurologist | $337,600 |
| Physician | $327,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $277,600 |
| Dermatologist | $276,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Podiatrist | $254,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $39.43 ($82,020 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $82,020 against $82,280 nationally, 0% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $80,090, so Charlotte pays 2% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for respiratory therapist pay?
88 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.