Respiratory Therapist salary in Texas
Respiratory Therapists in Texas earn a median of $37.28 per hour, about $77,550 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $38.68. The middle half earn between $31.48 and $40.61 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, at $39.25 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $37.28median pay per hour
- $77,550median pay per year
- 11,860employed in Texas
- #30of 50 states by median pay
Respiratory Therapist pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.39 | $61,130 | $29.76 |
| Lower quartile | $31.48 | $65,480 | $32.89 |
| Median | $37.28 | $77,550 | $38.68 |
| Upper quartile | $40.61 | $84,470 | $45.93 |
| Top 10% | $45.50 | $94,640 | $52.32 |
Respiratory Therapist pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $39.25 | $81,640 | 2,950 | 5% above | $38.07 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $37.98 | $79,000 | 770 | 2% above | $38.73 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $37.35 | $77,680 | 3,380 | in line with | $37.87 |
| Amarillo, TX | $37.25 | $77,490 | 130 | in line with | $40.57 |
| Longview, TX | $36.77 | $76,490 | 80 | 1% below | $41.09 |
| Victoria, TX | $36.71 | $76,360 | 70 | 2% below | $40.86 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $36.70 | $76,340 | 250 | 2% below | $40.27 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $36.50 | $75,920 | 950 | 2% below | $38.54 |
| Tyler, TX | $36.46 | $75,830 | 250 | 2% below | $39.56 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $34.68 | $72,130 | 60 | 7% below | $36.98 |
| El Paso, TX | $34.60 | $71,970 | 330 | 7% below | $38.48 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $33.77 | $70,250 | 100 | 9% below | — |
| Waco, TX | $33.73 | $70,160 | 100 | 10% below | $36.45 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $33.45 | $69,570 | 250 | 10% below | $36.10 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $33.13 | $68,920 | 140 | 11% below | $36.79 |
| Abilene, TX | $32.49 | $67,570 | 90 | 13% below | $35.95 |
| Lubbock, TX | $31.30 | $65,110 | 220 | 16% below | $34.28 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $30.31 | $63,040 | 290 | 19% below | $35.29 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $29.43 | $61,220 | 100 | 21% below | $34.23 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Respiratory Therapist pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $32.67 | $67,960 | 12% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $33.72 | $70,140 | 10% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $31.95 | $66,460 | 14% below Texas |
| Oklahoma | $36.58 | $76,080 | 2% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 8roles with published pay
- $35.89median pay per hour
- $27–$44typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 7 | $34.78 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $38.13 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 8 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Texas?
The median is $37.28 per hour, about $77,550 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $29.39 and the top 10% earn over $45.50 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays respiratory therapists the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has the highest median at $39.25 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Texas ranks 30th of 50 states by median respiratory therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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