Respiratory Therapists Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $63,970 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.76
10th percentile $54,900
90th percentile $75,410
Employed locally 220
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,900
    25th
    $56,730
    50th (median)
    $63,970
    75th
    $69,400
    90th
    $75,410

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 110% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 10% 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 Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,370
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Pharmacists $132,930
    General Internal Medicine Physicians $63,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Charleston, WV is $30.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.67 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Charleston, WV is 20.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $54,900 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,730.