Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Charlotte, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Charlotte is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $48/hr. This is 31% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Hillsborough, paying up to $40/hr, Siler City, paying up to $91/hr, and Durham, paying up to $91/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.23/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Charlotte, NC is $28.23 per hour. This is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of $27.74.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Charlotte, NC compared to State and National Averages

$28.23/hour

Charlotte, NC

38% lower than the US average.

$27.74/hour

North Carolina

40% lower than the US average.

$38.84/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities

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Oak Lawn, Illinois

$40/hour

This is 1% lower than the Charlotte average of $40.73.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$40/hour

This is 2% lower than the Charlotte average of $40.73.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Charlotte, North Carolina	$41	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Charlotte?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Atrium Health Charlotte	$35	$35

Last updated on January 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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