How much does a respiratory therapist make in Texas?
$79,540a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Texas. That is $38.24 an hour or $6,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.24
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,310Median: $79,540Highest 10%: $99,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,310 | $29.48 | |
| 25th | $69,670 | $33.50 | |
| Median | $79,540 | $38.24 | |
| 75th | $93,680 | $45.04 | |
| 90th | $99,690 | $47.93 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 31. Michigan | $79,850 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Indiana | $79,730 |
| 34. Texas | $79,540 |
| 35. Wyoming | $79,330 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $78,800 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $78,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $38.24 ($79,540 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $79,540 against $82,280 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Texas ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays respiratory therapists the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $84,080 a year.
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.