Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$27.77/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Georgia is $27.77 per hour. This is 60% lower than the US average of $44.56.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$27.77/hour
Georgia
60% lower than the US average.
$44.56/hour
United States
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Only Savannah, Georgia reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $53 per hour. Savannah, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $76. For comparison, the Georgia average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Savannah, Georgia pays 91% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, Georgia | $53 | $76 |
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Florida pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $37 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($32) and Virginia ($30). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Georgia average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Florida pays 33% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $37 | $38 |
| Tennessee | $32 | $33 |
| Virginia | $30 | $39 |
| North Carolina | $28 | $36 |
| Kentucky | $24 | $31 |
| South Carolina | $18 | $36 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Georgia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $34 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Georgia average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $44 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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