NC · Greenville · Updated October 15, 2026

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Greenville, NC

Pay for respiratory therapists in the Greenville area centers on $32.18 per hour, or about $66,940 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.31 and the upper quarter over $39.29. That ranks 227th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 200th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Greenville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Greenville.

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Respiratory Therapist pay in Greenville, NC

The metro median is 13% below the North Carolina statewide median of $37.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 160 respiratory therapists employed in the Greenville metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.19).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.31$65,12019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.31$65,12019% below U.S. median
Median$32.18$66,94017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.29$81,7202% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.29$81,7202% above U.S. median

How Greenville ranks

  • 227th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 200th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th of 13 North Carolina metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Greenville

  • Overall prices in Greenville run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 43% below the U.S. average (index 57.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.18 median hour buys what $36.40 buys at the national price level, 6% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Greenville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,158
  • Per year: $57,924
  • Per month: $4,827

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greenville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Greenville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Respiratory Therapist roles in North Carolina

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Hospitals in Greenville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Greenville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ecu Health Medical Center
Greenville, NC		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita
Greenville, NC		PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Rocky Mount, NC35 mi$32.85/hr54,541
Jacksonville, NC60 mi$29.23/hr70,840
Wake Forest, NC69 mi$40.18/hr56,764
Raleigh, NC73 mi$40.18/hr499,825
Cary, NC82 mi$40.18/hr182,659
Apex, NC85 mi$40.18/hr75,977

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License and tax basics in North Carolina

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Greenville

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Common questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Greenville, NC?

Respiratory Therapists in the Greenville metro area have a median pay of $32.18 per hour, about $66,940 a year. The middle half earn between $31.31 and $39.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Greenville a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?

Greenville ranks 200th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 227th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do respiratory therapists work in Greenville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Greenville, led by Ecu Health Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Greenville as a respiratory therapist?

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Greenville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Greenville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Greenville?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterWinston-Salem, NC · 2 wage offers$51.69/ hr$51–$53
  • Advocate HealthSparta, NC · 9 postings$38.38/ hr$31–$60
  • CommonSpirit HealthSACRAMENTO, CA · 8 postings$56.70/ hr$47–$71
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 18 postings$54.16/ hr$29–$68

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Low$31Median$38.38High$46

11 RT postings with published pay in North Carolina, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 11 RT roles

  1. Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Permanent
    $30.70–$46.05/ hour
    Advocate Health · Sparta, NC · posted today
  2. Registered Respiratory Therapist, CMCPermanent
    $30.70–$46.05/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted yesterday

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