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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Raleigh, NC
A short ICU limits ventilated patients. Pay someone who keeps it open from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Rocky Mount, NC.
What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose therapists to travel contracts. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who runs the ICU alone.
| Percentile | Metro | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $72,120 | $68,010 | $74,520 |
| Median | $87,820 | $80,090 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $92,080 | $87,820 | $98,730 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the unit, the shift, and the ventilator mix you need covered. Ask about the RRT credential and how much critical care time the person has.
License and training
Every state except Alaska licenses respiratory therapists. Most employers want the NBRC's CRT or RRT credential. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, respiratory therapists
Nearby metros
- Rocky Mount, NC · 48 miles
- Fayetteville, NC · 55 miles
- Greensboro, NC · 69 miles
- Greenville, NC · 73 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Raleigh, NC?
In Raleigh, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $87.8K, 7% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $72.1K to $92.1K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Raleigh?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Raleigh, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Holly Hill Hospital, Citizens Senior Living, Dorothea Dix Hospital.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in North Carolina?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the North Carolina board before you start in Raleigh.
What should a hospital in Raleigh weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Raleigh has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 10% over the North Carolina median.