Respiratory Therapists Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $61,140 -24% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $50,950
90th percentile $72,910
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,950
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $61,140
    75th
    $72,500
    90th
    $72,910

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 117% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,620
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $75,270
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $73,720
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $67,960
    Morgantown, WV $67,820
    Wheeling, WV-OH $67,510

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,540
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,880
    Nurse Practitioners$118,620
    Pharmacists$133,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$55,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Beckley, WV is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Beckley, WV is 24% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Beckley?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $50,950 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.