Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,758/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Georgia is $1,758 per week. This is 19% lower than the US average of $2,085.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 274 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages

$1,758/week

Georgia

19% lower than the US average.

$2,085/week

United States

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

Albany, Georgia pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,942 per week, followed by Athens, Georgia ($1,870) and Cartersville, Georgia ($1,864). Atlanta, Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,498. For comparison, the Georgia average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,758 per week — Albany, Georgia pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Albany, Georgia$1,942$2,006
Athens, Georgia$1,870$1,940
Cartersville, Georgia$1,864$1,921
Covington, Georgia$1,850$1,921
Atlanta, Georgia$1,809$2,498
Savannah, Georgia$1,766$2,095
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Georgia compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,045 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,020) and Alabama ($2,010). Mississippi has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,110. For comparison, the Georgia average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,758 per week — West Virginia pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,045$2,808
Ohio$2,020$3,000
Alabama$2,010$2,326
North Carolina$1,994$2,646
Virginia$1,987$2,960
South Carolina$1,864$2,651
Kentucky$1,779$2,370
Mississippi$1,746$3,110
Florida$1,742$2,298
Tennessee$1,709$2,615
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Georgia?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,311 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($2,280) and ADN Healthcare ($2,208). Voca Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,498. For comparison, the Georgia average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,758 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,311$2,489
Voca Healthcare$2,280$2,498
ADN Healthcare$2,208$2,208
Catalytic Solutions$2,095$2,095
HCS 247$2,090$2,468
Lamb Staffing$2,085$2,085
Prime Staffing$1,960$1,960
Intuites Healthcare Staffing$1,944$1,944
Zack Group$1,925$1,925
LRS Healthcare - Allied$1,908$2,349

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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