Respiratory Therapists Salary Guide for Texas
respiratory therapists working in Texas earn an average of $73,930.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
Texas vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares Texas's respiratory therapists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Texas offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
While Texas shows an upward salary trend for respiratory therapists, it remains below the national average. However, the positive trajectory indicates potential for growth in the future.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for respiratory therapists can vary significantly within Texas. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
Austin-Round Rock
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land
Waco
San Antonio-New Braunfels
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
Killeen-Temple
Texarkana
Tyler
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
Sherman-Denison
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
Corpus Christi
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
El Paso
Lubbock
Amarillo
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
Victoria
Odessa
Beaumont-Port Arthur
Brownsville-Harlingen
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Big Thicket Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.