The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Asheville, NC is $81,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $77,470.
Pay spans roughly $62,190 at the 10th percentile to $81,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.23 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as respiratory therapists in Asheville, NC.
| Median (annual) | $81,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $77,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.23 |
| 10th percentile | $62,190 |
| 90th percentile | $81,880 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.