How much does a respiratory therapist make in Tyler?
$76,800a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $36.92 an hour or $6,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.92
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 189 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,850Median: $76,800Highest 10%: $92,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,850 | $29.74 | |
| 25th | $64,830 | $31.17 | |
| Median | $76,800 | $36.92 | |
| 75th | $78,660 | $37.82 | |
| 90th | $92,100 | $44.28 |
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 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,900 |
| Midland, TX | $77,370 |
| 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 Tyler
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $182,700 |
| Pharmacist | $136,800 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 |
| Dentist | $126,000 |
| Veterinarian | $120,900 |
| Physical Therapist | $108,400 |
| Occupational Therapist | $101,200 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $97,860 |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $36.92 ($76,800 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Tyler than the national average?
No: $76,800 against $82,280 nationally, 7% less.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $79,540, so Tyler pays 3% less.
Where does Tyler rank for respiratory therapist pay?
189 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,100 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.