Respiratory Therapists pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,960 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Hagerstown earn between $68,200 and $85,460.
- $68K10th
- $68K25th
- $74KMedian
- $85K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,110 | $6,592 | $38.03 |
| Median | $74,300 | $6,192 | $35.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,200 | $5,683 | $32.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,460 | $7,122 | $41.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Hagerstown earn 13% less than the Maryland average ($90,600) and 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $79,110 | $74,300 | $67,680 | $96,960 | 70 |
| Maryland | $90,600 | $88,960 | $69,550 | $106,430 | 1,800 |
| 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 Hagerstown
On the average salary of $79,110, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $60,938 a year, or $5,078 a month and $2,344 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $61,750 | $5,146 |
| Working in MD | $60,938 | $5,078 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $79,110 buys what about $84,007 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 2nd of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($89,340).
- Baltimore$89,340
- Hagerstown$79,110
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 Hagerstown: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Hagerstown?
$38.04 an hour on average, and $35.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $60,938 a year ($5,078 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,110. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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