Respiratory Therapists Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $75,830 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.46
10th percentile $61,720
90th percentile $82,670
Employed locally 130
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,720
    25th
    $63,510
    50th (median)
    $75,830
    75th
    $81,000
    90th
    $82,670

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,480
    Pharmacists $127,850
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,510
    Paramedics $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in North Georgia is $36.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in North Georgia is 5.7% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,720 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,510.