Respiratory Therapists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $74,460 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.80
10th percentile $63,140
90th percentile $91,430
Employed locally 310
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,140
    25th
    $66,840
    50th (median)
    $74,460
    75th
    $78,900
    90th
    $91,430

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 112% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 12% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $78,790

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,160
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,010
    Physicians, All Other$258,650
    Pharmacists$130,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Augusta, GA-SC is $35.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.84 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 7.4% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,140 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,840.