Respiratory Therapist salary in Georgia
What respiratory therapists earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$83,700$40.24 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$74,400 – $101,690Top 10%: $112,320+
Jobs5,1501.17× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $95,520 | $45.92 | 2,670 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $74,350 | $35.74 | 370 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $78,560 | $37.77 | 350 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $67,980 | $32.69 | 350 |
| Savannah, GA | $78,200 | $37.59 | 240 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $80,730 | $38.81 | 180 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $77,150 | $37.09 | 150 |
| Rome, GA | $98,720 | $47.46 | 120 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $77,230 | $37.13 | 120 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $78,660 | $37.82 | 120 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $69,720 | $33.52 | 120 |
| Valdosta, GA | $67,600 | $32.50 | 100 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $81,730 | $39.29 | 90 |
| Albany, GA | $76,540 | $36.80 | 70 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $76,560 | $36.81 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Connecticut · $85,230 Wisconsin · $84,210 Illinois · $84,090 Vermont · $83,820 Virginia · $82,910 Maine · $82,470
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Georgia?
Respiratory Therapists in Georgia earned a median of $83,700 a year ($40.24 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $74,400 to $101,690.
Where in Georgia do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Rome, GA at $98,720.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.