Respiratory Therapists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for respiratory therapists is $39.86 an hour ($82,910 a year). About 3,340 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($82,280). Virginia ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for respiratory therapists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.51 | $65,540 |
| 25% of workers | $37.89 | $78,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.86 | $82,910 |
| 75% of workers | $45.56 | $94,770 |
| 90% of workers | $51.19 | $106,470 |
Respiratory Therapists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $86,720 | 120 |
| Richmond | $81,750 | 630 |
| Lynchburg | $81,470 | 120 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $80,990 | 710 |
| Roanoke | $78,820 | 190 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for respiratory therapists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,450 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,940 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $73,760 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,880 |
| Paramedics | $60,480 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $33,390 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $74,960 |
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