Respiratory Therapists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,100 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Columbus earn between $66,210 and $85,710.
- $63K10th
- $66K25th
- $77KMedian
- $86K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,820 | $6,402 | $36.93 |
| Median | $77,150 | $6,429 | $37.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,210 | $5,518 | $31.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,710 | $7,142 | $41.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Columbus earn 13% less than the Georgia average ($88,340) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $76,820 | $77,150 | $63,240 | $95,100 | 150 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $76,820, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $59,788 a year, or $4,982 a month and $2,300 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $59,788 | $4,982 |
| Working in AL | $59,675 | $4,973 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $76,820 buys what about $86,028 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 7th 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 Columbus: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Columbus?
$36.94 an hour on average, and $37.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $59,788 a year ($4,982 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,820.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). 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 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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