Respiratory Therapists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $88,870 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.73
10th percentile $71,560
90th percentile $111,330
Employed locally 2,660
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,560
    25th
    $80,890
    50th (median)
    $88,870
    75th
    $103,300
    90th
    $111,330

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 103% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 3% 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
    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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $77,730

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,050
    Pharmacists$136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66,040
    Nurse Practitioners$128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Atlanta, GA is $42.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.47 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Atlanta, GA is 10.5% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $71,560 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,890.