How much does a respiratory therapist make in Houston?
$80,450a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $38.68 an hour or $6,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.68
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 3,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,180Median: $80,450Highest 10%: $99,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,180 | $27.49 | |
| 25th | $66,910 | $32.17 | |
| Median | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| 75th | $96,820 | $46.55 | |
| 90th | $99,690 | $47.93 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Dallas, TX | $84,080 |
| Austin, TX | $82,760 |
| Amarillo, TX | $80,470 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $38.68 ($80,450 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $80,450 against $82,280 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $79,540, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for respiratory therapist pay?
121 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,690 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.