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Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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Respiratory Therapist jobs in Houston, TX
The median respiratory therapist pay in the Houston area is $37.35 per hour ($77,680 a year), with the typical range running from $31.08 to $43.17. That ranks 127th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 172nd of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 28 hospitals in Houston. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Houston.
- $37.35median pay per hour, Houston
- $31–$43typical range per hour
- 3,380respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 99cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Respiratory Therapist roles in Houston
4 more open roles from employers in Houston. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 6 days ago
Respiratory Therapist PRN
ScionHealth · Houston, TX
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Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Respiratory Therapist PRN Days
ScionHealth · Houston, TX
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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Respiratory Therapist pay in Houston, TX
The metro median is in line with the Texas statewide median of $37.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 3,380 respiratory therapists employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.50 | $55,120 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.08 | $64,650 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.35 | $77,680 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $43.17 | $89,790 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.43 | $96,570 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Houston ranks
- 127th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 172nd of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 18 Texas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.35 median hour buys what $37.87 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Houston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,345
- Per year: $67,230
- Per month: $5,602
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Houston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Texas
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Houston as they open.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX
$30.10–$44.77/ hour
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Certified Respiratory Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX
$25.42–$37.82/ hour
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Certified Respiratory Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · College Station, TX
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Supervisory Respiratory Therapist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX
$69k–$90k/ year
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Respiratory Therapist Registered
CommonSpirit Health · Lake Jackson, TX
$37.00–$37.00/ hour
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Respiratory Therapist Registered
CommonSpirit Health · Lufkin, TX
$27.97–$41.60/ hour
Hospitals in Houston
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, 10 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,The Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 16 mi | $37.35/hr | 129,620 |
| Pasadena, TX | 17 mi | $37.35/hr | 149,617 |
| Beaumont, TX | 77 mi | $33.13/hr | 112,893 |
| College Station, TX | 77 mi | $37.28/hr | 128,023 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Houston
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Houston, TX?
Respiratory Therapists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $37.35 per hour, about $77,680 a year. The middle half earn between $31.08 and $43.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Houston a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 172nd of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 127th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Where do respiratory therapists work in Houston?
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, led by Houston Methodist Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Houston as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Houston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Houston is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthBRYAN, TX · 7 postings$34.78/ hr$25–$45
- CommonSpirit HealthSACRAMENTO, CA · 8 postings$56.70/ hr$47–$71
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 18 postings$54.16/ hr$29–$68
- Fairview Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MN · 7 postings$53.34/ hr$36–$63
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- Registered Respiratory TherapistPermanent$30.10–$44.77/ hour
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