Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Virginia

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$29.93/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Virginia is $29.93 per hour. This is 33% lower than the US average of $39.82.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$29.93/hour

Virginia

33% lower than the US average.

$39.82/hour

United States

How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Only South Carolina reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $27 per hour. South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — South Carolina pays 9% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
South Carolina	$27	$36

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Virginia?

Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($37). For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 34% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$40	$40
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$37

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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