Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Athens, GA
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,843/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Athens, GA is $1,843 per week. This is 6% higher than the Georgia average of $1,731.
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Athens, GA compared to State and National Averages
$1,843/week
Athens, GA
37% lower than the US average.
$1,731/week
Georgia
46% lower than the US average.
$2,525/week
United States
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Lawrenceville, Georgia
$2,175/week
This is 2% higher than the Athens average of $2,139.
Cumming, Georgia
$1,943/week
This is 10% lower than the Athens average of $2,139.
Decatur, Georgia
$2,148/week
This is equal to the Athens average
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
Augusta, Georgia pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,886 per week, followed by Albany, Georgia ($1,873) and Athens, Georgia ($1,843). Atlanta, Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,504. For comparison, the Athens, GA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,843 per week — Augusta, Georgia pays 2% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta, Georgia | $1,886 | $2,145 |
| Albany, Georgia | $1,873 | $1,902 |
| Athens, Georgia | $1,843 | $1,940 |
| Cartersville, Georgia | $1,804 | $1,921 |
| Savannah, Georgia | $1,756 | $2,095 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | $1,748 | $2,504 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Athens?
OR Staffing Solutions pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,034 per week, followed by Trustaff Allied ($1,940) and HCS 247 ($1,911). OR Staffing Solutions also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,102. For comparison, the Athens, GA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,843 per week — OR Staffing Solutions pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| OR Staffing Solutions | $2,034 | $2,102 |
| Trustaff Allied | $1,940 | $1,940 |
| HCS 247 | $1,911 | $1,911 |
| Aequor Allied | $1,820 | $1,820 |
| Coast Medical Service | $1,810 | $1,810 |
| Prime Staffing | $1,764 | $1,764 |
| National Staffing Solutions-Surgical Services | $1,713 | $1,713 |
| Triage Staffing | $1,658 | $1,658 |
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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