Respiratory Therapists Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,310 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.40
10th percentile $57,500
90th percentile $83,580
Employed locally 130
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,500
    25th
    $63,540
    50th (median)
    $65,310
    75th
    $78,860
    90th
    $83,580

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,400
    Pharmacists $127,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $32,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in East Georgia is $31.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.92 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in East Georgia is 18.8% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $57,500 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,540.