Respiratory Therapists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $78,790 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.88
10th percentile $63,920
90th percentile $95,920
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,920
    25th
    $64,100
    50th (median)
    $78,790
    75th
    $82,600
    90th
    $95,920

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 125% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $88,870
    Albany, GA $86,870
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $83,680
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $82,990
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $79,390
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $77,730

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Athens, GA is $37.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Athens, GA is 2.1% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Athens?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,920 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,100.