Respiratory Therapists Salary in North Carolina
Respiratory Therapists in North Carolina earn a median of $80,090 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,630
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,990; the top 10% earn over $99,520. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Respiratory Therapists pay in North Carolina
How much do respiratory therapists make in North Carolina?
The median is $80,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,990 and the top 10% earn over $99,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.