Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,709/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Richmond, VA is $1,709 per week. This is 17% lower than the Virginia average of $2,007.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 44 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,709/week

Richmond, VA

48% lower than the US average.

$2,007/week

Virginia

26% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Fredericksburg, Virginia

$1,879/week

This is 26% lower than the Richmond average of $2,371.

Charlottesville, Virginia

$2,591/week

This is 9% higher than the Richmond average of $2,371.

Newport News, Virginia

$2,263/week

This is 5% lower than the Richmond average of $2,371.

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Charlottesville, Virginia pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,354 per week, followed by Norfolk, Virginia ($2,271) and Virginia Beach, Virginia ($2,121). Norfolk, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,377. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,709 per week — Charlottesville, Virginia pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Charlottesville, Virginia$2,354$2,990
Norfolk, Virginia$2,271$3,377
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,121$2,121
Falls Church, Virginia$2,077$2,077
Blacksburg, Virginia$2,018$2,336
Roanoke, Virginia$1,998$2,181
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Richmond?

Prime Time Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,379 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,119) and Cross Country Allied ($2,075). For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,709 per week — Prime Time Healthcare pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare$2,379$2,379
Vibra Travels$2,119$2,119
Cross Country Allied$2,075$2,075
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,986$1,986
AMN Healthcare Allied$1,860$1,860
Triage Staffing$1,831$1,831
The Judge Group$1,822$1,822
Catalytic Solutions$1,798$1,798
Care Career$1,788$1,788
Centra Healthcare Allied$1,783$1,783

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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