How much does a respiratory therapist make in North Carolina?
$80,090a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in North Carolina. That is $38.50 an hour or $6,674 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,990Median: $80,090Highest 10%: $99,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,990 | $30.76 | |
| 25th | $68,010 | $32.70 | |
| Median | $80,090 | $38.50 | |
| 75th | $87,820 | $42.22 | |
| 90th | $99,520 | $47.85 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $87,820 |
| Charlotte, NC | $82,020 |
| 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 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $54,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 26. Montana | $81,190 |
| 27. Florida | $81,160 |
| 28. Utah | $80,650 |
| 29. North Carolina | $80,090 |
| 30. Ohio | $79,920 |
| 31. Michigan | $79,850 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $38.50 ($80,090 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $80,090 against $82,280 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for respiratory therapist pay?
North Carolina ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays respiratory therapists the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $87,820 a year.
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.