Respiratory Therapists pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,280 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Huntington earn between $62,450 and $77,350.
- $62K10th
- $62K25th
- $66KMedian
- $77K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,260 | $5,938 | $34.26 |
| Median | $66,040 | $5,503 | $31.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,450 | $5,204 | $30.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,350 | $6,446 | $37.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Huntington earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($71,970) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $71,260 | $66,040 | $61,690 | $94,280 | 270 |
| West Virginia | $71,970 | $68,670 | $52,940 | $94,280 | 1,140 |
| United States | $87,300 | $82,280 | $63,660 | $118,050 | 139,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Respiratory Therapists salary after taxes in Huntington
On the average salary of $71,260, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $56,587 a year, or $4,716 a month and $2,176 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $57,444 | $4,787 |
| Working in WV | $56,587 | $4,716 |
| Working in KY | $56,585 | $4,715 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $71,260 buys what about $80,591 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 2nd of 4 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($74,330).
- Charleston$74,330
- Huntington$71,260
- Weirton$70,190
- Beckley$69,510
Highest-paying cities for respiratory therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,490).
- San Jose, CA$146,490
- Santa Cruz, CA$133,510
- Vallejo, CA$133,510
- San Francisco, CA$128,490
- Sacramento, CA$124,410
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Respiratory Therapists salary in Huntington: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Huntington?
$34.26 an hour on average, and $31.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Huntington?
About $56,587 a year ($4,716 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,260.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,300).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126; area Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.10, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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