- Open jobs
- 43
- Agencies hiring
- 5
- Median pay in listings
- $45.86/hour
- Pay range
- $33.95 – $76.92/hour
- Median wage in North Carolina (BLS)
- $38.51/hour
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist - Home Ventilator (Part-Time)
Peds Respiratory Therapist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Registered Respiratory Therapist - General
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Asheville, North Carolina
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist pay in North Carolina
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Carolina is $38.51 per hour ($80,101 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $45.86/hour, from $33.95 to $76.92. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from North Carolina; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Carolina
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Health Advocates Network | 17 | $43.61/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 16 | $35.56/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 8 | $55.74/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 1 | $48.65/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 1 | — |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Asheville (31), Fayetteville (6), Winston Salem (2), Clyde (1), Chapel Hill (1), Taylorsville (1), High Point (1)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in North Carolina?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Carolina is $38.51 per hour (about $80,101 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Respiratory Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $45.86 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in North Carolina?
43 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 5 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from North Carolina; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.