Respiratory Therapists Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $66,510 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.97
10th percentile $50,280
90th percentile $81,510
Employed locally 330
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,280
    25th
    $61,220
    50th (median)
    $66,510
    75th
    $76,920
    90th
    $81,510

    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 South Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,530
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,490
    Nurse Practitioners $118,520
    Pharmacists $134,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in South Georgia is $31.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in South Georgia is 17.3% 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 South Georgia?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $50,280 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,220.