Respiratory Therapists Salary in Texas
Respiratory Therapists in Texas earn a median of $79,540 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,130
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,310; the top 10% earn over $99,690. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near Texas
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Texas
How much do respiratory therapists make in Texas?
The median is $79,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,310 and the top 10% earn over $99,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.