Exactly 2,260 of Georgia's 4,090 respiratory therapy professionals work in Decatur. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of respiratory therapy professionals in Decatur has grown by 22%. Overall employment in Decatur has also increased.

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Salaries for respiratory therapy professionals in Decatur have increased. In 2010 respiratory therapy professionals in Decatur reportedly earned an average salary of $49,835 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, respiratory therapy professionals in Decatur made an average salary of $44,610 per year. The growth in the salary of respiratory therapy professionals in Decatur is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Respiratory therapy professionals in Decatur earn a median salary of $49,500 per year. The 10% of respiratory therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $37,175 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $64,455 per year.

On average respiratory therapy professional salaries in Decatur are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Many of Decatur's respiratory therapy professionals are graduates of the only accredited respiratory therapy school in the city.

There is one degree and certificate program in respiratory therapy offered by Decatur's respiratory therapy school.

In 2010 approximately 13 students completed respiratory therapy courses.