Respiratory Therapists
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,180.00 | $77,960.00 | $88,820.00 |
| Virginia | $59,440.00 | $76,230.00 | $83,260.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $78,410.00 | $88,150.00 | $99,710.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $58,770.00 | $80,950.00 | $85,440.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $62,670.00 | $76,230.00 | $81,990.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $57,450.00 | $65,980.00 | $72,980.00 |
| Crater Area | $61,820.00 | $69,760.00 | $79,370.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $61,580.00 | $71,550.00 | $78,680.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $53,820.00 | $64,940.00 | $71,440.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $72,960.00 | $91,940.00 | $98,810.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $63,320.00 | $80,550.00 | $83,400.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $63,100.00 | $75,320.00 | $78,630.00 |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | $49,100.00 | $60,840.00 | $67,910.00 |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | $58,880.00 | $73,770.00 | $78,130.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
