Respiratory Therapist salary in Virginia
What respiratory therapists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$82,910$39.86 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$78,820 – $94,770Top 10%: $106,470+
Jobs3,3400.90× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $101,990 | $49.03 | 1,850 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $80,990 | $38.94 | 710 |
| Richmond, VA | $81,750 | $39.31 | 630 |
| Roanoke, VA | $78,820 | $37.89 | 190 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $62,740 | $30.16 | 170 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $61,320 | $29.48 | 150 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $86,720 | $41.69 | 120 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $81,470 | $39.17 | 120 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,170 | $38.06 | 100 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $83,260 | $40.03 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $84,210 Illinois · $84,090 Vermont · $83,820 Georgia · $83,700 Maine · $82,470 Nebraska · $81,590
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Virginia?
Respiratory Therapists in Virginia earned a median of $82,910 a year ($39.86 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $78,820 to $94,770.
Where in Virginia do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $101,990.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.