TX · Sherman · Updated October 15, 2026

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Sherman, TX

Respiratory Therapists in the Sherman area earn a median of $34.68 per hour, about $72,130 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.21 and $38.25. That ranks 194th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 186th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Sherman. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sherman.

Respiratory Therapist pay in Sherman, TX

The metro median is 7% below the Texas statewide median of $37.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 60 respiratory therapists employed in the Sherman-Denison metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.21$62,84022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.21$62,84022% below U.S. median
Median$34.68$72,13010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.25$79,5601% below U.S. median
Top 10%$38.25$79,5601% below U.S. median

How Sherman ranks

  • 194th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 186th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th 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.

What your pay buys in Sherman

  • Overall prices in Sherman-Denison run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $34.68 median hour buys what $36.98 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,248
  • Per year: $62,424
  • Per month: $5,202
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sherman-Denison metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Sherman

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Sherman as they open.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Supervisory Respiratory Therapist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX

$69k–$90k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888071200
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Sherman

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Sherman, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma
Sherman, TX
Acute careOther3 of 5Yes
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center
Sherman, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Carrus Behavioral Hospital
Sherman, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Celina, TX23 mi$39.25/hr51,661
McKinney, TX30 mi$39.25/hr227,526
Little Elm, TX35 mi$39.25/hr61,219
Frisco, TX35 mi$39.25/hr235,208
Allen, TX36 mi$39.25/hr113,746
Plano, TX41 mi$39.25/hr293,286

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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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Sherman

Sherman city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Sherman, TX?

Respiratory Therapists in the Sherman-Denison metro area have a median pay of $34.68 per hour, about $72,130 a year. The middle half earn between $30.21 and $38.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Sherman a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?

Sherman-Denison ranks 186th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 194th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do respiratory therapists work in Sherman?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Sherman, led by Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Sherman 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 Sherman?

The federal per diem benchmark in Sherman is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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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Low$26Median$35.89High$44

8 RT postings with published pay in Texas, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 RT roles

  1. Registered Respiratory TherapistPermanent
    $30.10–$44.77/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX · posted today
  2. Certified Respiratory TherapistPermanent
    $25.42–$37.82/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX · posted today

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