How much does a respiratory therapist make in Richmond?
$81,750a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $39.30 an hour or $6,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.30
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,960Median: $81,750Highest 10%: $96,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,960 | $32.19 | |
| 25th | $78,180 | $37.59 | |
| Median | $81,750 | $39.30 | |
| 75th | $94,740 | $45.55 | |
| 90th | $96,420 | $46.36 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Washington, DC | $102,000 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $86,720 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $81,470 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $80,990 |
| Roanoke, VA | $78,820 |
| Kingsport, TN | $62,740 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $39.30 ($81,750 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $81,750 against $82,280 nationally, 1% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $82,910, so Richmond pays 1% less.
Where does Richmond rank for respiratory therapist pay?
92 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,420 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.