Respiratory Therapists Salary in Middle Georgia

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

Median annual salary $71,610 -11% vs national
Median hourly $34.43
10th percentile $56,650
90th percentile $97,540
Employed locally 140
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,650
    25th
    $62,480
    50th (median)
    $71,610
    75th
    $83,580
    90th
    $97,540

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,310
    Pharmacists $130,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,420
    Nurse Practitioners $123,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Middle Georgia is $34.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Middle Georgia is 11% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $56,650 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,480.