Respiratory Therapist Programs and Salary Georgia

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Become a Respiratory Therapist in Georgia

A career as a respiratory therapist in Georgia (GA) offers good income potential and jobs growth. In fact the Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted that demand for respiratory therapists will increase by 19% between 2019 to 2029.

To become a respiratory therapist in Georgia you will need to graduate from an accredited school and obtain a license before you can begin working there.

Certification is optional but provides assurances as to an individuals skills and competencies.

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Top Respiratory Therapist Schools Georgia

SchoolAreaDegreeLearn More
Albany State UniversityAlbanyAS Degree*
Andrew CollegeCuthbertAS Degree*
Augusta Technical CollegeAugustaAAS DegreeLearn More
Coastal Pines Technical CollegeWaycrossAAS DegreeLearn More
Columbus Technical CollegeColumbusAAS DegreeLearn More
Dalton State CollegeDaltonAAS DegreeLearn More
Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeRomeAS Degree*
Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrencevilleAS DegreeLearn More
Oconee Fall Line Technical CollegeDublinAAS DegreeLearn More
Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffinAAS DegreeLearn More
Southern Regional Technical CollegeThomasvilleAAS DegreeLearn More

Respiratory therapist schools in Georgia are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC). Listed above are the top 11 accredited schools offering respiratory therapy programs in the state.

Most schools in Georgia will offer a choice between an associates degree (2 years) or a bachelors degree (4 years). An associates degree will get you started in your career whilst a bachelors degree will open up more career doors such as supervisory and management roles.

Learn more: Respiratory therapist program requirements

Georgia Respiratory Therapist License

Respiratory therapist certification is optional in Georgia however once you have graduated from an accredited program you must obtain a license to work as a respiratory therapist there. The Composite State Board Of Medical Examiners in Georgia governs the licensing of respiratory therapists in the state

You can contact the Board directly using the details below:

Phone: 404-656-3913
Website: medicalboard.georgia.gov

Learn more: Steps to become a respiratory therapist


Respiratory Therapist Salary in Georgia

Average Salary$57,760
Hourly Wage$27.77
Top 10%$75,830
Bottom 10%$42,900
Employed4320

According to a recent study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2019), the average respiratory therapist salary in Georgia is $57,760. This is 10% less than the national average.

This equates to an average hourly wage of $27.77.

Salary levels for respiratory therapists in Georgia have grown by 8%, or $4,260, between 2015 and 2019.

Salary Range

  • The top 10% of earners in the profession in Georgia had an average salary of $75,830
  • The lower 10% and entry level respiratory therapists earned an average salary of $42,900
  • Respiratory therapists working in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell earned the highest average salary in the state at $60,850
  • Those working in Brunswick have the lowest average salary level at $43,060.
Metro AreaSalaryEmployedTop 10%Bottom 10%
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$60,8502,340$77,850$45,450
Augusta-Richmond County$55,570330$72,800$42,540
Brunswick$43,06070$51,850$33,910
Columbus$54,840140$68,510$42,370
Macon$56,260200$64,080$48,070
Rome$59,640110$77,630$44,080
Savannah$53,600200$67,220$42,010
Warner Robins$49,00080$62,080$41,020

Respiratory Therapist Employment in Georgia

There are currently 4320 people employed as respiratory therapists in Georgia. This number has grown by 13%, or 480 respiratory therapy jobs, between 2015 and 2019.

The highest number of respiratory therapy jobs in Georgia are in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell.

The table below compares respiratory therapy salary and employment with similar healthcare careers in Georgia;

CareerSalaryEmployment
Respiratory Therapist$57,7604,320
Physical Therapist$87,5905,430
Occupational Therapist$85,3103,070
Speech & Language Therapist$78,4403,440

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We hope this guide helps you get started on your path towards becoming a respiratory therapist in Georgia. You might also be interested in the following related pages:

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