Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$35.08/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Fairfax, VA is $35.08 per hour. This is 15% higher than the Virginia average of $29.93.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Fairfax, VA compared to State and National Averages

$35.08/hour

Fairfax, VA

19% lower than the US average.

$29.93/hour

Virginia

40% lower than the US average.

$41.85/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 107% lower than the Fairfax average of $59.77.

Brooklyn, New York

$34/hour

This is 74% lower than the Fairfax average of $59.77.

Atlanta, Georgia

$43/hour

This is 40% lower than the Fairfax average of $59.77.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Fairfax, Virginia$60$71
Alexandria, Virginia$60$72
Reston, Virginia$34$100
Woodbridge, Virginia$34$100
What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Fairfax?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Inova Health System$44$44

Last updated on April 17, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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