Respiratory Therapists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $83,680 +4% vs national
Median hourly $40.23
10th percentile $65,480
90th percentile $93,000
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,480
    25th
    $65,980
    50th (median)
    $83,680
    75th
    $83,680
    90th
    $93,000

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 92% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,780
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,620
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $94,530

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,180
    Physicians, All Other $212,870
    Nurse Practitioners $129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,140
    Pharmacists $137,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Charlottesville, VA is $40.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.99 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4% above the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,480 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,980.