Respiratory Therapist salary in Georgia
Respiratory Therapists in Georgia earn a median of $39.37 per hour, about $81,890 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $38.68. The middle half earn between $33.98 and $46.89 per hour. The highest median among Georgia metro areas is in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, at $42.73 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $39.37median pay per hour
- $81,890median pay per year
- 5,030employed in Georgia
- #17of 50 states by median pay
Respiratory Therapist pay in Georgia: percentiles
| Level | Georgia per hour | Georgia per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.53 | $63,500 | $29.76 |
| Lower quartile | $33.98 | $70,680 | $32.89 |
| Median | $39.37 | $81,890 | $38.68 |
| Upper quartile | $46.89 | $97,530 | $45.93 |
| Top 10% | $52.11 | $108,390 | $52.32 |
Respiratory Therapist pay by metro area in Georgia
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Georgia median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $42.73 | $88,870 | 2,660 | 9% above | $42.71 |
| Albany, GA | $41.76 | $86,870 | 70 | 6% above | $47.63 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $37.88 | $78,790 | 70 | 4% below | $40.58 |
| Dalton, GA | $37.36 | $77,720 | 60 | 5% below | $41.58 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $37.22 | $77,410 | 110 | 5% below | $42.04 |
| Savannah, GA | $36.73 | $76,400 | 230 | 7% below | $38.58 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $35.80 | $74,460 | 310 | 9% below | $38.95 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $35.68 | $74,210 | 150 | 9% below | $39.96 |
| Rome, GA | $32.92 | $68,470 | 120 | 16% below | $36.51 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $32.91 | $68,450 | 60 | 16% below | $35.09 |
| Valdosta, GA | $29.43 | $61,210 | 110 | 25% below | $33.34 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Respiratory Therapist pay in states next to Georgia
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30.78 | $64,010 | 22% below Georgia |
| Florida | $38.32 | $79,710 | 3% below Georgia |
| North Carolina | $37.04 | $77,050 | 6% below Georgia |
| South Carolina | $36.52 | $75,960 | 7% below Georgia |
| Tennessee | $31.25 | $65,000 | 21% below Georgia |
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Common questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Georgia?
The median is $39.37 per hour, about $81,890 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.53 and the top 10% earn over $52.11 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Georgia city pays respiratory therapists the most?
Among Georgia metro areas, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median at $42.73 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Georgia rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Georgia ranks 17th of 50 states by median respiratory therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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