Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Richmond, VA
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$30.20/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Richmond, VA is $30.20 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Virginia average of $29.93.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages
$30.20/hour
Richmond, VA
51% lower than the US average.
$29.93/hour
Virginia
53% lower than the US average.
$45.72/hour
United States
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$21/hour
This is 33% lower than the Richmond average of $28.29.
San Antonio, Texas
$35/hour
This is 20% higher than the Richmond average of $28.29.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Richmond?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Henrico Doctor's Hospital
- Richmond, VA
$31-43/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Henrico Doctor's Hospital
- Richmond, VA
$31-43/hour
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