Respiratory Therapists Salary in Savannah, GA

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

Median annual salary $76,400 -5% vs national
Median hourly $36.73
10th percentile $64,230
90th percentile $81,650
Employed locally 230
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,230
    25th
    $66,530
    50th (median)
    $76,400
    75th
    $76,400
    90th
    $81,650

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 102% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 2% 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 Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,880
    Pharmacists $132,600
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,790
    Surgical Technologists $62,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Savannah?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Savannah, GA is $36.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.65 or more per hour.

    Is Savannah above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Savannah, GA is 5% 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,230 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,530.