Respiratory Therapists Salary in Lynchburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $74,770 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.95
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $95,560
Employed locally 120
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $62,880
    50th (median)
    $74,770
    75th
    $78,710
    90th
    $95,560

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 110% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 10% above 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 Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,490
    Nurse Practitioners $108,260
    Pharmacists $133,570
    Physical Therapists $99,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Lynchburg, VA is $35.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.59 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Lynchburg, VA is 7.1% below 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,880.