Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Great Falls, VA

Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$45.52/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Great Falls, VA is $45.52 per hour. This is 16% lower than the US average of $52.94.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Great Falls, VA compared to State and National Averages

$45.52/hour

Great Falls, VA

16% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Great Falls Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$34/hour

Fredericksburg, Virginia

$34/hour

Richmond, Virginia

$53/hour

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Richmond, Virginia pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Alexandria, Virginia ($34) and Reston, Virginia ($34). Alexandria, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $46 per hour — Richmond, Virginia pays 17% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Richmond, Virginia$53$71
Alexandria, Virginia$34$100
Reston, Virginia$34$100
Fredericksburg, Virginia$34$100
Woodbridge, Virginia$34$100

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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