Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Virginia

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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$43.56/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Virginia is $43.56 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $42.73.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$43.56/hour

Virginia

2% higher than the US average.

$42.73/hour

United States

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Reston, Virginia pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Richmond, Virginia ($43) and Alexandria, Virginia ($34). Alexandria, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Virginia average for Allied Health Professionals is $44 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 20% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Reston, Virginia	$52	$67
Richmond, Virginia	$43	$55
Alexandria, Virginia	$34	$100
Fredericksburg, Virginia	$34	$100
Woodbridge, Virginia	$34	$100

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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