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

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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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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