The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $96,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $95,830.
Pay spans roughly $76,750 at the 10th percentile to $118,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $46.45 per hour. An estimated 1,510 people work as respiratory therapists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $96,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $95,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $46.45 |
| 10th percentile | $76,750 |
| 90th percentile | $118,940 |
| Employment | 1,510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.