Respiratory Therapists salary
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Middle 50%
- $72,120–$92,080
- vs U.S. median
- +7%
- Metro rank
- #27 of 139
Respiratory Therapists in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro earn a median of $87,820 a year, based on BLS estimates for 430 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% above the U.S. median of $82,280 and 10% above the NC statewide median of $80,090. It ranks #27 of 139 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE430 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Respiratory Therapists pay in other NC metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $82,020 |
| Wilmington, NC | $81,020 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $80,250 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $80,090 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $76,580 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $76,120 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $73,160 |
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Questions
What is the average Respiratory Therapists salary in Raleigh?
The BLS median is $87,820 a year (May 2025). Half of the 430 jobs pay between $72,120 and $92,080. The 10th percentile is $67,420 and the 90th is $108,150.
Is Raleigh a high-paying metro for Respiratory Therapists?
That is 7% above the U.S. median of $82,280 and 10% above the NC statewide median of $80,090. It ranks #27 of 139 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Respiratory Therapists make an hour in Raleigh?
About $42.22 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $87,820 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $34.67–$44.27 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.