VA · Winchester · Updated October 15, 2026

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Winchester, VA

Pay for respiratory therapists in Virginia centers on $38.27 per hour, or about $79,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.64 and the upper quarter over $44.71. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Winchester. That is 1% below the U.S. median of $38.68 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Winchester and what they pay.

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Respiratory Therapist pay in Winchester, VA

Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 2,960 respiratory therapists employed in Virginia.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.25$60,84024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.64$67,89016% below U.S. median
Median$38.27$79,6001% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.71$93,00016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.37$102,69028% above U.S. median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Winchester

  • Overall prices in Winchester run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Winchester paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,378
  • Per year: $68,886
  • Per month: $5,740

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Virginia. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Winchester

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Winchester

CMS lists 1 hospital in Winchester, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Frederick, MD45 mi$46.45/hr89,537
Gaithersburg, MD53 mi$46.45/hr70,686
Rockville, MD55 mi$46.45/hr68,417
Harrisonburg, VA63 mi$38.27/hr51,164
Alexandria, VA64 mi$46.45/hr159,102
Washington, DC65 mi$46.45/hr702,250

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Virginia · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Virginia

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Virginia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Winchester

Winchester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Winchester, VA?

Respiratory Therapists in Virginia have a median pay of $38.27 per hour, about $79,600 a year. The middle half earn between $32.64 and $44.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Winchester?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Winchester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Winchester.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Winchester as a respiratory therapist?

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Winchester?

The federal per diem benchmark in Winchester is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Winchester?

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Your RT pay reportWinchester, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Valley HealthWinchester, VA · 12 postings$36.75/ hr$29–$44
  • Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 10 postings$46.95/ hr$36–$62
  • Sentara HealthcareSuffolk, VA · 16 postings$46.44/ hr$38–$62
  • Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 6 postings$38.09/ hr$28–$46

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$38.09High$55

57 RT postings with published pay in Virginia, 50 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 57 RT roles

  1. Respiratory TherapistPermanent
    $37.61–$55.27/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA · posted today
  2. Respiratory Therapist IIPermanent
    $37.61–$55.27/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA · posted today

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