Respiratory Therapists Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $80,070 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.50
10th percentile $52,120
90th percentile $94,540
Employed locally 560
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,120
    25th
    $71,940
    50th (median)
    $80,070
    75th
    $90,990
    90th
    $94,540

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 95% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 5% 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 Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Richmond, VA is $38.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.36 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Richmond, VA is 0.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $52,120 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,940.