Respiratory Therapist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 5K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$80,090
$38.505/hr
vs National Average
$83,882
-4.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $100K
5K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,990 |
| 25th percentile | $68,010 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,090 |
| 75th percentile | $87,820 |
| 90th percentile | $99,520 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,390 |
| 2023 | $69,070 |
| 2024 | $77,050 |
| 2025 | $80,090 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,390 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $69,070 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $77,050 | $80,241 |
| 2025 | $80,090 | $83,882 |