Respiratory Therapist Jobs in West Virginia
Across 39 live Respiratory Therapist listings in West Virginia, median advertised pay is $79K (75th percentile $81K), based on the 8 that state a salary; West Virginia ranks 44th of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are WVU Medicine (20), Genesis Administrative Services (3), Rotech Healthcare (3).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 18, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 8 roles pay ~$79k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Genesis Administrative ServicesFairmont, WV
Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - Per Diem Days
Select Specialty Hospital – MorgantownMorgantown, WV
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Respiratory Therapist Pay in West Virginia: Live Market and State Comparison
Live respiratory therapist listings in West Virginia today, then West Virginia against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 39
- Live median
- $79k
- 75th $81k · n=8
- 12-mo median
- $72k
- Pay rank
- #44 of 49
- Work-life
- 3.7/10 · #42
- 12-mo postings
- 87
Respiratory Therapist roles in West Virginia advertise $10k below the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs WV | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (this page) | $72k | — | 3.7/10 | 87 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $127k | +$54k | 3.3/10 | 29 |
| Alaska#2 | $102k | +$30k | 4.5/10 | 10 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $91k | +$18k | 4.1/10 | 488 |
| Marylandborders | $89k | +$17k | 4.3/10 | 96 |
| Virginiaborders | $87k | +$15k | 4.1/10 | 372 |
| Ohioborders | $83k | +$11k | 4.2/10 | 519 |
| Kentuckyborders | $71k | −$1k | 4.5/10 | 203 |
“borders” = shares a border with West Virginia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 18, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- WVU Medicine (20), Genesis Administrative Services (3), Rotech Healthcare (3)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Respiratory Therapist jobs in West Virginia.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in West Virginia?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of respiratory therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapist jobs available?
Some respiratory therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which respiratory therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every respiratory therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 21% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in West Virginia right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include WVU Medicine, Genesis Administrative Services, Rotech Healthcare, Select Specialty Hospital – Morgantown, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in West Virginia are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 39 respiratory therapists positions in West Virginia listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in West Virginia
WVU Medicine20 open roles here · WLB 75/100
- Genesis Administrative Services3 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Rotech Healthcare3 open roles here · WLB 37/100- Select Specialty Hospital – Morgantown3 open roles here · WLB 13/100
Marshall Health Network2 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Adelphi Staffing1 open role here · WLB 48/100
Crosswalk Health1 open role here · WLB 33/100
Huckeye Health Services1 open role here · WLB 68/100