Respiratory Therapists pay range in Weirton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,450 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Weirton earn between $63,920 and $73,900.
- $58K10th
- $64K25th
- $74KMedian
- $74K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,190 | $5,849 | $33.75 |
| Median | $73,840 | $6,153 | $35.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,920 | $5,327 | $30.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,900 | $6,158 | $35.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Weirton vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Weirton earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($71,970) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $70,190 | $73,840 | $58,100 | $78,450 | 60 |
| 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 Weirton
On the average salary of $70,190, a single filer in Weirton takes home about $55,883 a year, or $4,657 a month and $2,149 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Weirton-Steubenville, WV-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 | $56,721 | $4,727 |
| Working in WV | $55,883 | $4,657 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Weirton a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Weirton area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $70,190 buys what about $78,844 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Weirton ($45,840). A typical home costs $135,893, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other West Virginia cities
Weirton ranks 3rd 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 Weirton: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Weirton?
$33.75 an hour on average, and $35.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Weirton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Weirton?
About $55,883 a year ($4,657 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,190.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Weirton than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH (48260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 1.71, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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