Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Houston, TX
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$29.54/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Houston, TX is $29.54 per hour. This is 7% higher than the Texas average of $27.48.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages
$29.54/hour
Houston, TX
30% lower than the US average.
$27.48/hour
Texas
40% lower than the US average.
$38.53/hour
United States
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
San Antonio, Texas
$31/hour
This is 54% lower than the Houston average of $47.32.
Dallas, Texas
$31/hour
This is 55% lower than the Houston average of $47.32.
Kansas City, Missouri
$29/hour
This is 64% lower than the Houston average of $47.32.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Prosper, Texas | $36 | $46 |
| Fort Worth, Texas | $35 | $47 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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