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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Richmond, VA
Travel contracts are bidding for the same therapists you are. An RRT who runs the ICU alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Richmond, the May 2025 median is about $81.8K, within 3 percent of the Virginia median.
What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose therapists to travel contracts. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who runs the ICU alone.
| Percentile | Metro | VA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $78,180 | $78,820 | $74,520 |
| Median | $81,750 | $82,910 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $94,740 | $94,770 | $98,730 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the unit, the shift, and the ventilator mix you need covered. Ask about the RRT credential and how much critical care time the person has.
License and training
Every state except Alaska licenses respiratory therapists. Most employers want the NBRC's CRT or RRT credential. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, respiratory therapists
Nearby metros
- Charlottesville, VA · 65 miles
- Lynchburg, VA · 95 miles
- Virginia Beach, VA · 95 miles
- Washington, DC · 98 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Richmond, VA?
In Richmond, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $81.8K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $78.2K to $94.7K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Richmond?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Richmond, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in Virginia?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the Virginia board before you start in Richmond.
What should a hospital in Richmond weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Richmond has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Virginia median.