Respiratory Therapists salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $80,690–$104,780
- vs U.S. median
- +16%
- Metro rank
- #21 of 139
Respiratory Therapists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $95,520 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,670 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% above the U.S. median of $82,280 and 14% above the GA statewide median of $83,700. It ranks #21 of 139 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,670 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Respiratory Therapists pay in other GA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $78,560 |
| Savannah, GA | $78,200 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $67,980 |
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Questions
What is the average Respiratory Therapists salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $95,520 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,670 jobs pay between $80,690 and $104,780. The 10th percentile is $71,610 and the 90th is $119,540.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Respiratory Therapists?
That is 16% above the U.S. median of $82,280 and 14% above the GA statewide median of $83,700. It ranks #21 of 139 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Respiratory Therapists make an hour in Atlanta?
About $45.92 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $95,520 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.79–$50.38 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.