Respiratory Therapists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for respiratory therapists is $38.24 an hour ($79,540 a year). About 12,130 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($82,280). Texas ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for respiratory therapists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.48 | $61,310 |
| 25% of workers | $33.50 | $69,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.24 | $79,540 |
| 75% of workers | $45.04 | $93,680 |
| 90% of workers | $47.93 | $99,690 |
Respiratory Therapists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $84,080 | 3,010 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $82,760 | 770 |
| Amarillo | $80,470 | 120 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $80,450 | 3,630 |
| Texarkana | $78,880 | 110 |
| Longview | $78,520 | 90 |
| Corpus Christi | $78,130 | 210 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $77,900 | 950 |
| Midland | $77,370 | 60 |
| Tyler | $76,800 | 250 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $76,660 | 130 |
| Lubbock | $76,530 | 220 |
| San Angelo | $76,200 | 80 |
| Victoria | $76,110 | 70 |
| El Paso | $75,490 | 310 |
| Waco | $75,370 | 100 |
| Killeen-Temple | $74,370 | 260 |
| Sherman-Denison | $73,530 | 60 |
| Abilene | $71,260 | 80 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $66,990 | 110 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $65,390 | 250 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for respiratory therapists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,970 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,810 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $78,000 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,550 |
| Paramedics | $57,500 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $53,000 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,590 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $81,500 |
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