Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$45.52/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Virginia is $45.52 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $41.89.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$45.52/hour
Virginia
8% higher than the US average.
$41.89/hour
United States
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.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond, Virginia | $53 | $76 |
| Alexandria, Virginia | $34 | $100 |
| Reston, Virginia | $34 | $100 |
| Fredericksburg, Virginia | $34 | $100 |
| Woodbridge, Virginia | $34 | $100 |
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Virginia compare to nearby states?
District of Columbia pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by New York ($37) and New Jersey ($35). District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $46 per hour — District of Columbia pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $39 | $52 |
| New York | $37 | $48 |
| New Jersey | $35 | $46 |
| Maryland | $32 | $39 |
| Ohio | $28 | $36 |
| North Carolina | $28 | $36 |
| Pennsylvania | $28 | $37 |
| West Virginia | $25 | $33 |
| Kentucky | $24 | $31 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Virginia?
CloudinfraIT Inc pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($38). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $46 per hour — CloudinfraIT Inc pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $41 | $41 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $52 |
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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