How much does a respiratory therapist make in Austin?
$82,760a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $39.79 an hour or $6,897 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.79
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,470Median: $82,760Highest 10%: $103,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,470 | $31.48 | |
| 25th | $78,310 | $37.65 | |
| Median | $82,760 | $39.79 | |
| 75th | $96,240 | $46.27 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.51 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Dallas, TX | $84,080 |
| Amarillo, TX | $80,470 |
| Houston, TX | $80,450 |
| Texarkana, TX | $78,880 |
| Longview, TX | $78,520 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $78,130 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,900 |
| Midland, TX | $77,370 |
| Tyler, TX | $76,800 |
| Beaumont, TX | $76,660 |
| Lubbock, TX | $76,530 |
| San Angelo, TX | $76,200 |
| Victoria, TX | $76,110 |
| El Paso, TX | $75,490 |
| Waco, TX | $75,370 |
| Killeen, TX | $74,370 |
| Sherman, TX | $73,530 |
| Abilene, TX | $71,260 |
| Brownsville, TX | $66,990 |
| McAllen, TX | $65,390 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $39.79 ($82,760 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $82,760 against $82,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $79,540, so Austin pays 4% more.
Where does Austin rank for respiratory therapist pay?
79 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.