Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Gainesville, GA
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$67.04/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Gainesville, GA is $67.04 per hour. This is 59% higher than the Georgia average of $27.77.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Gainesville, GA compared to State and National Averages
$67.04/hour
Gainesville, GA
25% higher than the US average.
$27.77/hour
Georgia
80% lower than the US average.
$50.02/hour
United States
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities
Snellville, Georgia
$28/hour
This is 142% lower than the Gainesville average of $67.04.
Brevard, North Carolina
$24/hour
This is 179% lower than the Gainesville average of $67.04.
Waynesville, North Carolina
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What cities in Georgia pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Savannah, Georgia pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Athens, Georgia ($28). Athens, Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the Gainesville, GA average for Allied Health Professionals is $67 per hour — Savannah, Georgia pays 28% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, Georgia | $48 | $76 |
| Athens, Georgia | $28 | $77 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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