Respiratory Therapist salary in Texas
What respiratory therapists earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$79,540$38.24 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$69,670 – $93,680Top 10%: $99,690+
Jobs12,1300.96× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $80,450 | $38.68 | 3,630 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $84,080 | $40.42 | 3,010 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $77,900 | $37.45 | 950 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $82,760 | $39.79 | 770 |
| El Paso, TX | $75,490 | $36.29 | 310 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $74,370 | $35.76 | 260 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $65,390 | $31.44 | 250 |
| Tyler, TX | $76,800 | $36.92 | 250 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $77,250 | $37.14 | 240 |
| Lubbock, TX | $76,530 | $36.79 | 220 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $78,130 | $37.56 | 210 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $75,510 | $36.30 | 170 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $78,410 | $37.70 | 140 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $76,660 | $36.86 | 130 |
| Amarillo, TX | $80,470 | $38.69 | 120 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $72,450 | $34.83 | 120 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $66,990 | $32.21 | 110 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $78,880 | $37.92 | 110 |
| Waco, TX | $75,370 | $36.23 | 100 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $75,820 | $36.45 | 100 |
| Longview, TX | $78,520 | $37.75 | 90 |
| Abilene, TX | $71,260 | $34.26 | 80 |
| San Angelo, TX | $76,200 | $36.63 | 80 |
| Victoria, TX | $76,110 | $36.59 | 70 |
| Midland, TX | $77,370 | $37.20 | 60 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $73,530 | $35.35 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $80,090 Ohio · $79,920 Michigan · $79,850 Arizona · $79,780 Indiana · $79,730 Wyoming · $79,330
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Texas?
Respiratory Therapists in Texas earned a median of $79,540 a year ($38.24 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $69,670 to $93,680.
Where in Texas do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX at $84,080.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.