Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Virginia

RTs manage life-support ventilators in ICUs, treat asthma and COPD patients, and run pulmonary function labs. During COVID-19, they were the last line of defense for critically ill patients. Essential, respected, and well-paid.

$67,718 VA Median Salary
13% Growth Rate
2 years Training

πŸ’° Respiratory Therapist (RT) Salary in Virginia

Estimated salary range for Respiratory Therapist (RT)s in Virginia, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$52,000
Median
$67,718
Experienced
$93,000

πŸŽ“ Respiratory Therapist (RT) Licensing in Virginia

Credential required: RRT or CRT (NBRC)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Virginia state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Respiratory Therapist (RT) Programs in Virginia

Community College
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Tidewater Community College

πŸ“ Norfolk, VA

Serves the Hampton Roads metro (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth). Multi-campus system with strong milita...

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Community College
⭐ 88

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

πŸ“ Richmond, VA

Serves the Richmond metro. Multiple campuses in Henrico, Goochland, and Parham. Comprehensive allied health and technica...

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