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Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Georgia
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $94,720 | $95,520 | $80,690 | $71,487 | 100 |
| Rome | $93,330 | $98,720 | $78,580 | $70,579 | 90 |
| Macon | $83,110 | $80,730 | $76,630 | $63,899 | 89 |
| Athens | $82,590 | $81,730 | $73,080 | $63,559 | 93 |
| Augusta | $80,410 | $78,560 | $72,420 | $62,134 | 92 |
| Albany | $79,580 | $76,540 | $65,720 | $61,592 | 88 |
| Columbus | $76,820 | $77,150 | $66,210 | $59,788 | 89 |
| Savannah | $76,450 | $78,200 | $68,950 | $59,546 | 95 |
| Warner Robins | $72,810 | $76,560 | $62,700 | $57,167 | 94 |
| Valdosta | $68,240 | $67,600 | $60,390 | $54,180 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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