Respiratory Therapists Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $77,410 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.22
10th percentile $55,530
90th percentile $85,290
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,530
    25th
    $65,570
    50th (median)
    $77,410
    75th
    $83,120
    90th
    $85,290

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 133% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 33% 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 Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,470
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,530
    Nurse Practitioners $109,170
    Pharmacists $127,710
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Macon, GA is $37.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.86 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Macon, GA is 3.8% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $55,530 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,570.