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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Winston-Salem, NC
A mid-level Respiratory Therapist in Winston-Salem, NC earns a median $80,250, ranging $68,990 (P25) to $99,380 (P90).
Respiratory Therapist salary percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $68,990 |
| Median (50th) | $80,250 |
| 75th percentile | $85,750 |
| 90th percentile | $99,380 |
| Mean | $81,530 |
Job outlook
Nationally, Respiratory Therapists is projected to grow +12.5% with ~8,600 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Respiratory Therapist bands for Winston-Salem, NC draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES). Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this respiratory therapist salary data for Winston-Salem, NC come from?
Every percentile for respiratory therapist roles in Winston-Salem, NC is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Winston-Salem, NC respiratory therapist salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Winston-Salem, NC figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Winston-Salem, NC?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for respiratory therapist roles in the Winston-Salem, NC metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Winston-Salem, NC data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the respiratory therapist figures for Winston-Salem, NC refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.