Respiratory Therapists Salary in Morgantown, WV

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

Median annual salary $67,820 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.61
10th percentile $53,400
90th percentile $88,580
Employed locally 310
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,400
    25th
    $63,900
    50th (median)
    $67,820
    75th
    $84,670
    90th
    $88,580

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 109% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 9% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $67,510
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $66,700

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,580
    Pharmacists $141,580
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,170
    Physicians, All Other $66,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Morgantown?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Morgantown, WV is $32.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.59 or more per hour.

    Is Morgantown above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Morgantown, WV is 15.7% 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $53,400 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,900.