Respiratory Therapists pay range in Beckley
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,230 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Beckley earn between $63,090 and $75,210.
- $59K10th
- $63K25th
- $68KMedian
- $75K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,510 | $5,792 | $33.42 |
| Median | $67,600 | $5,633 | $32.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,090 | $5,258 | $30.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,210 | $6,268 | $36.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Beckley vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Beckley earn 3% less than the West Virginia average ($71,970) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley | $69,510 | $67,600 | $58,700 | $75,230 | 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 Beckley
On the average salary of $69,510, a single filer in Beckley takes home about $55,436 a year, or $4,620 a month and $2,132 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Beckley a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Beckley area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $69,510 buys what about $78,659 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Beckley ($41,850). A typical home costs $149,420, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other West Virginia cities
Beckley ranks 4th 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 Beckley: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Beckley?
$33.42 an hour on average, and $32.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Beckley?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Beckley?
About $55,436 a year ($4,620 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,510.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Beckley 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 Beckley, WV (13220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 1.61, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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