Respiratory Therapists Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $77,720 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.36
10th percentile $65,520
90th percentile $94,400
Employed locally 60
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,520
    25th
    $65,520
    50th (median)
    $77,720
    75th
    $80,320
    90th
    $94,400

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 118% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 18% 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 Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,400
    Nurse Practitioners $114,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,520
    Pharmacists $125,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Dalton, GA is $37.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.38 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Dalton, GA is 3.4% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,520 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,520.