Respiratory Therapists Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $73,720 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.44
10th percentile $60,520
90th percentile $77,800
Employed locally 60
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,520
    25th
    $66,370
    50th (median)
    $73,720
    75th
    $76,020
    90th
    $77,800

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 129% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 29% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $67,960
    Morgantown, WV $67,820
    Wheeling, WV-OH $67,510
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $66,700

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54,750
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,430
    Pharmacists$128,560
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$65,170
    Nurse Practitioners$118,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Weirton?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Weirton, WV-OH is $35.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.72 or more per hour.

    Is Weirton above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 8.4% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,520 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,370.