Respiratory Therapist Jobs in North Carolina
Across 111 live Respiratory Therapist listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $96K, based on the 44 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 38th of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Advocate Health (26), Lifepoint Health (11), WakeMed Health & Hospitals (6).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 44 roles pay ~$96k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Respiratory Therapist Pay in North Carolina: Live Market and State Comparison
Live respiratory therapist listings in North Carolina today, then North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 111
- Live median
- $96k
- 75th $96k · n=44
- 12-mo median
- $77k
- Pay rank
- #38 of 49
- Work-life
- 3.7/10 · #39
- 12-mo postings
- 357
Respiratory Therapist roles in North Carolina advertise $5k below the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NC | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $77k | — | 3.7/10 | 357 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $127k | +$50k | 3.3/10 | 29 |
| Alaska#2 | $102k | +$26k | 4.5/10 | 10 |
| Washington#3 | $101k | +$25k | 4.1/10 | 127 |
| Virginiaborders | $87k | +$10k | 4.1/10 | 374 |
| Georgiaborders | $81k | +$4k | 4.2/10 | 506 |
| South Carolinaborders | $78k | +$1k | 3.6/10 | 266 |
| Tennesseeborders | $75k | −$1k | 3.7/10 | 337 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Advocate Health (26), Lifepoint Health (11), WakeMed Health & Hospitals (6)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Carolina.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in North Carolina?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of respiratory therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapist jobs available?
Some respiratory therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which respiratory therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every respiratory therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in North Carolina right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include Lifepoint Health, Advocate Health, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Adapt Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in North Carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 111 respiratory therapists positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in North Carolina
Advocate Health26 open roles here · WLB 40/100Lifepoint Health11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
WakeMed Health & Hospitals6 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Adapt Health5 open roles here · WLB 30/100
ECU Health Medical Center5 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Rotech Healthcare5 open roles here · WLB 37/100
Cape Fear Valley Health4 open roles here · WLB 68/100Duke4 open roles here · WLB 50/100