Respiratory Therapists Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Virginia
Respiratory Therapists in Virginia earn a median salary of $72,500 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.9% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 3,500 respiratory therapists are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $59,220 to $83,680 depending on location.
$72,500
Avg median salary in Virginia
$83,680
Highest paying metro
$59,220
Lowest paying metro
3,500
Employed in Virginia
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $83,680 | $65,980 | $83,680 | 110 |
| Richmond, VA | $80,070 | $71,940 | $90,990 | 560 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $79,960 | $77,110 | $93,750 | 600 |
| Southside Virginia | $79,170 | $66,250 | $81,230 | 100 |
| Roanoke, VA | $78,820 | $77,030 | $80,950 | 190 |
| Northwest Virginia | $77,510 | $61,510 | $78,780 | 30 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $74,770 | $62,880 | $78,710 | 120 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $67,550 | $67,260 | $77,130 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $66,370 | $61,140 | $76,730 | 1,340 |
| Northern West Virginia | $61,600 | $59,800 | $71,310 | 170 |
| Southern West Virginia | $61,280 | $49,650 | $65,190 | 110 |
| Southwest Virginia | $59,220 | $39,900 | $66,850 | 130 |