Respiratory Therapists Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $66,700 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.07
10th percentile $57,960
90th percentile $80,090
Employed locally 40
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,960
    25th
    $63,940
    50th (median)
    $66,700
    75th
    $74,570
    90th
    $80,090

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 119% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 19% 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 Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,410
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,360
    Nurse Practitioners $124,790
    Pharmacists $134,140
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Parkersburg, WV is $32.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Parkersburg, WV is 17.1% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $57,960 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,940.