Respiratory Therapists Salary in Virginia

Respiratory therapists in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $86,650 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($78,800), across the 5 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $87,310 and the median at $82,910 for 3,340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$86,650
Richmond$85,780
Charlottesville$85,660
Lynchburg$79,320
Roanoke$78,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$86,650	$80,990	$79,490	$65,620	98
Richmond	$85,780	$81,750	$78,180	$65,058	98
Charlottesville	$85,660	$86,720	$82,230	$64,980	99
Lynchburg	$79,320	$81,470	$76,010	$60,885	89
Roanoke	$78,800	$78,820	$77,030	$60,549	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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