SOC 29-1126 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Respiratory Therapists — Columbus
Columbus, GA-AL · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $77,150 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $82,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $77,150 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $82,280. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $66,210 and $85,710. The lowest tenth earn under $63,240, while the highest tenth earn more than $95,100.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Rome records the highest median at $98,720. Of the 331 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,240 | −23.1% |
| 25th | $66,210 | −19.5% |
| Median (50th) | $77,150 | −6.2% |
| 75th | $85,710 | +4.2% |
| 90th | $95,100 | +15.6% |
| Mean | $76,820 | −6.6% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbus run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $77,150 goes as far as $80,114 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,114US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,150 a year, 6.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,240 to $95,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rome, at $98,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Respiratory Therapists in Columbus, GA?
The median annual wage is $77,150, or $37.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,280, so pay in Columbus, GA is 6.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Columbus, GA earns more than $95,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rome, at $98,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Columbus, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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