Respiratory Therapists Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

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

Median annual salary $67,510 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.46
10th percentile $59,660
90th percentile $82,710
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,660
    25th
    $63,980
    50th (median)
    $67,510
    75th
    $76,550
    90th
    $82,710

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 115% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 15% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $66,700

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,400
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $53,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,140
    Nurse Practitioners $123,900
    Pharmacists $134,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Wheeling?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Wheeling, WV-OH is $32.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.76 or more per hour.

    Is Wheeling above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 16.1% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,660 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,980.