Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$25.77/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Savannah, GA is $25.77 per hour. This is 8% lower than the Georgia average of $27.77.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Savannah, GA compared to State and National Averages

$25.77/hour

Savannah, GA

106% lower than the US average.

$27.77/hour

Georgia

91% lower than the US average.

$53.15/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Savannah Compare to Other Cities

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Augusta, Georgia

$54/hour

This is 1% lower than the Savannah average of $55.17.

Orange Park, Florida

$25/hour

This is 118% lower than the Savannah average of $55.17.

Gainesville, Florida

$62/hour

This is 12% higher than the Savannah average of $55.17.

What cities in Georgia pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Savannah, Georgia pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Augusta, Georgia ($54) and Athens, Georgia ($52). Athens, Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $98. For comparison, the Savannah, GA average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $26 per hour — Savannah, Georgia pays 114% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Savannah, Georgia$55$76
Augusta, Georgia$54$77
Athens, Georgia$52$98
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Savannah?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $26 per hour. For comparison, the Savannah, GA average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $26 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$26$26

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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