PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Dayshift
Select Medical · Greensboro, NC
$33.43–$45.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Respiratory Therapist jobs in High Point, NC
Pay for respiratory therapists in the High Point area centers on $38.69 per hour, or about $80,460 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.82 and the upper quarter over $39.87. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in High Point. That ranks 85th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 53rd of 248 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near High Point and what they pay.
- $38.69median pay per hour, Greensboro
- $33–$40typical range per hour
- 310respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Genesis Healthcare · High Point, NC
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The metro median is 4% above the North Carolina statewide median of $37.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 310 respiratory therapists employed in the Greensboro-High Point metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.38 | $63,190 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.82 | $68,270 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.69 | $80,460 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.87 | $82,930 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $41.09 | $85,470 | 6% above U.S. median |
How High Point ranks
- 85th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 53rd of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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.
What your pay buys in High Point
- Overall prices in Greensboro-High Point run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.69 median hour buys what $41.66 buys at the national price level, 8% above 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 High Point paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,393
- Per year: $69,642
- Per month: $5,804
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greensboro-High Point metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in High Point
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $119 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,351 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,563 |
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. 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).
Hospitals in High Point
CMS lists 1 hospital in High Point, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point Regional Health System High Point, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 12 mi | $38.69/hr | 307,381 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 17 mi | $38.73/hr | 255,769 |
| Burlington, NC | 30 mi | $39.80/hr | 61,365 |
| Kannapolis, NC | 51 mi | $37.37/hr | 60,521 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 53 mi | $37.21/hr | 64,028 |
| Mooresville, NC | 55 mi | $37.37/hr | 52,884 |
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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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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in High Point, NC?
Respiratory Therapists in the Greensboro-High Point metro area have a median pay of $38.69 per hour, about $80,460 a year. The middle half earn between $32.82 and $39.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is High Point a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Greensboro-High Point ranks 53rd of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 85th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in High Point?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Greensboro-High Point area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near High Point.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in High Point 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 High Point?
The federal per diem benchmark in High Point is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in High Point?
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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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2What they are offering now
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
- Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Permanent$30.70–$46.05/ hour
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, CMCPermanent$30.70–$46.05/ hour
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