Respiratory Therapists Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • West Virginia
Respiratory Therapists in West Virginia earn a median salary of $66,221 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.7% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 1,550 respiratory therapists are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $59,220 to $77,510 depending on location.
$66,221
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$77,510
Highest paying metro
$59,220
Lowest paying metro
1,550
Employed in West Virginia
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Virginia | $77,510 | $61,510 | $78,780 | 30 |
| Weirton, WV-OH | $73,720 | $66,370 | $76,020 | 60 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | $67,960 | $62,730 | $80,700 | 290 |
| Morgantown, WV | $67,820 | $63,900 | $84,670 | 310 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $67,510 | $63,980 | $76,550 | 110 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $66,700 | $63,940 | $74,570 | 40 |
| Charleston, WV | $63,970 | $56,730 | $69,400 | 220 |
| Northern West Virginia | $61,600 | $59,800 | $71,310 | 170 |
| Southern West Virginia | $61,280 | $49,650 | $65,190 | 110 |
| Beckley, WV | $61,140 | $52,000 | $72,500 | 80 |
| Southwest Virginia | $59,220 | $39,900 | $66,850 | 130 |