Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

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

Hopewell is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $51/hr. This is 4% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Richmond, paying up to $51/hr, Blacksburg, paying up to $45/hr, and Salem, paying up to $45/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$41.30/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Richmond, VA is $41.30 per hour. This is equal to the Virginia average

Last updated on July 8, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$41.30/hour

Richmond, VA

3% higher than the US average.

$41.26/hour

Virginia

3% higher than the US average.

$39.98/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Blacksburg, Virginia

$42/hour

This is 2% lower than the Richmond average of $42.28.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$40/hour

This is 5% lower than the Richmond average of $42.28.

Detroit, Michigan

$32/hour

This is 31% lower than the Richmond average of $42.28.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Hopewell, Virginia	$43	$51
Richmond, Virginia	$42	$51
Blacksburg, Virginia	$42	$45

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Richmond?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Capital Division	$36	$39

Last updated on July 8, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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