How much does a respiratory therapist make in Dallas?
$84,080a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $40.42 an hour or $7,007 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.42
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 3,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,160Median: $84,080Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,160 | $33.25 | |
| 25th | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| Median | $84,080 | $40.42 | |
| 75th | $97,360 | $46.81 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.19 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Austin, TX | $82,760 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $40.42 ($84,080 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $84,080 against $82,280 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $79,540, so Dallas pays 6% more.
Where does Dallas rank for respiratory therapist pay?
71 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,200 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.