How much does a respiratory therapist make in San Antonio?
$77,900a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $37.45 an hour or $6,492 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.45
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,650Median: $77,900Highest 10%: $94,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,650 | $29.64 | |
| 25th | $65,460 | $31.47 | |
| Median | $77,900 | $37.45 | |
| 75th | $91,840 | $44.15 | |
| 90th | $94,660 | $45.51 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Dallas, TX | $84,080 |
| 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 |
| 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 San Antonio
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $398,700 |
| Cardiologist | $382,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $347,800 |
| Dermatologist | $336,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $335,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $316,800 |
| Physician | $296,900 |
| Physician | $283,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $279,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $272,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in San Antonio?
The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $37.45 ($77,900 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in San Antonio than the national average?
No: $77,900 against $82,280 nationally, 5% less.
How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $79,540, so San Antonio pays 2% less.
Where does San Antonio rank for respiratory therapist pay?
173 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in San Antonio?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,660 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.