Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.77/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in San Antonio, TX is $28.77 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Texas average of $29.11.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in San Antonio, TX compared to State and National Averages

$28.77/hour

San Antonio, TX

57% lower than the US average.

$29.11/hour

Texas

55% lower than the US average.

$45.24/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in San Antonio Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$46/hour

This is 24% higher than the San Antonio average of $35.30.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$26/hour

This is 35% lower than the San Antonio average of $35.30.

Detroit, Michigan

$35/hour

This is equal to the San Antonio average

What cities in Texas pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas$49$59
San Antonio, Texas$35$48

Last updated on July 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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