Respiratory Therapists Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Georgia
Respiratory Therapists in Georgia earn a median salary of $74,141 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.8% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 4,680 respiratory therapists are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $61,210 to $88,870 depending on location.
$74,141
Avg median salary in Georgia
$88,870
Highest paying metro
$61,210
Lowest paying metro
4,680
Employed in Georgia
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Georgia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $88,870 | $80,890 | $103,300 | 2,660 |
| Albany, GA | $86,870 | $70,750 | $86,870 | 70 |
| Athens, GA | $78,790 | $64,100 | $82,600 | 70 |
| Dalton, GA | $77,720 | $65,520 | $80,320 | 60 |
| Macon, GA | $77,410 | $65,570 | $83,120 | 110 |
| Savannah, GA | $76,400 | $66,530 | $76,400 | 230 |
| North Georgia | $75,830 | $63,510 | $81,000 | 130 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | $74,460 | $66,840 | $78,900 | 310 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $74,210 | $63,690 | $82,440 | 150 |
| Middle Georgia | $71,610 | $62,480 | $83,580 | 140 |
| Rome, GA | $68,470 | $68,470 | $87,980 | 120 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $68,450 | $68,450 | $79,390 | 60 |
| South Georgia | $66,510 | $61,220 | $76,920 | 330 |
| East Georgia | $65,310 | $63,540 | $78,860 | 130 |
| Valdosta, GA | $61,210 | $61,210 | $67,710 | 110 |