Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,510 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.27
10th percentile $50,570
90th percentile $80,540
Employed locally 30
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,570
    25th
    $61,510
    50th (median)
    $77,510
    75th
    $78,780
    90th
    $80,540

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Emergency Medical Technicians $46,500
    Pharmacists $132,380
    Physical Therapists $101,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northwest Virginia is $37.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.10 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northwest Virginia is 3.7% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $50,570 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,510.