Respiratory Therapists Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $61,210 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $51,330
90th percentile $76,200
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,330
    25th
    $61,210
    50th (median)
    $61,210
    75th
    $67,710
    90th
    $76,200

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 112% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 12% 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 Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $46,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $34,490
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,490
    Pharmacists $128,150
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $57,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Valdosta, GA is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.89 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Valdosta, GA is 23.9% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $51,330 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,210.