Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: District of Columbia
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$38.52/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in District of Columbia is $38.52 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $41.89.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
$38.52/hour
District of Columbia
9% lower than the US average.
$41.89/hour
United States
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $34 per hour. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $39 per hour — Washington, District of Columbia pays 12% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $34 | $100 |
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by New York ($37) and New Jersey ($35). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $39 per hour — Virginia pays 18% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $46 | $49 |
| New York | $37 | $48 |
| New Jersey | $35 | $46 |
| Connecticut | $34 | $44 |
| Maryland | $32 | $39 |
| Ohio | $28 | $36 |
| North Carolina | $28 | $36 |
| Pennsylvania | $28 | $37 |
| West Virginia | $25 | $33 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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