How much does a respiratory therapist make in Atlanta?
$95,520a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $45.92 an hour or $7,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.92
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 2,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,610Median: $95,520Highest 10%: $119,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,610 | $34.43 | |
| 25th | $80,690 | $38.79 | |
| Median | $95,520 | $45.92 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.38 | |
| 90th | $119,500 | $57.47 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Rome, GA | $98,720 |
| Athens, GA | $81,730 |
| Macon, GA | $80,730 |
| Augusta, GA | $78,560 |
| Savannah, GA | $78,200 |
| Columbus, GA | $77,150 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $76,560 |
| Albany, GA | $76,540 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $74,350 |
| Valdosta, GA | $67,600 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $45.92 ($95,520 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $95,520 against $82,280 nationally, 16% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $83,700, so Atlanta pays 14% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for respiratory therapist pay?
37 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.