Respiratory Therapists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $78,820 -2% vs national
Median hourly $37.89
10th percentile $63,460
90th percentile $91,160
Employed locally 190
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,460
    25th
    $77,030
    50th (median)
    $78,820
    75th
    $80,950
    90th
    $91,160

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 117% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 17% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Roanoke, VA is $37.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.83 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Roanoke, VA is 2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,460 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,030.