Respiratory Therapists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,270 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Augusta earn between $72,420 and $93,270.
- $65K10th
- $72K25th
- $79KMedian
- $93K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,410 | $6,701 | $38.66 |
| Median | $78,560 | $6,547 | $37.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,420 | $6,035 | $34.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $93,270 | $7,772 | $44.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Augusta earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($88,340) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $80,410 | $78,560 | $65,370 | $93,270 | 350 |
| Georgia | $88,340 | $83,700 | $65,050 | $112,320 | 5,150 |
| United States | $87,300 | $82,280 | $63,660 | $118,050 | 139,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Respiratory Therapists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $80,410, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $62,134 a year, or $5,178 a month and $2,390 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $62,382 | $5,199 |
| Working in GA | $62,134 | $5,178 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $80,410 buys what about $87,494 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 5th of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($94,720).
Highest-paying cities for respiratory therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,490).
- San Jose, CA$146,490
- Santa Cruz, CA$133,510
- Vallejo, CA$133,510
- San Francisco, CA$128,490
- Sacramento, CA$124,410
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Respiratory Therapists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Augusta?
$38.66 an hour on average, and $37.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $62,134 a year ($5,178 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,410.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,300).
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; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.69, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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