The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Wilmington, NC is $78,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $77,100.
Pay spans roughly $62,980 at the 10th percentile to $83,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.89 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as respiratory therapists in Wilmington, NC.
| Median (annual) | $78,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $77,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.89 |
| 10th percentile | $62,980 |
| 90th percentile | $83,900 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.