Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Texas

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas?

The highest paying employer in Texas for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs is Baylor Scott & White Health, paying up to $33/hr. This is 15% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Texas.

Q: What cities in Texas pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

The Woodlands is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 44% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Houston, paying up to $85/hr, Temple, paying up to $48/hr, and Round Rock, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$27.48/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Texas is $27.48 per hour. This is 23% lower than the US average of $33.91.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$27.48/hour

Texas

23% lower than the US average.

$33.91/hour

United States

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

How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Texas compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Missouri	$42	$47
Colorado	$31	$39
Kansas	$27	$36
Tennessee	$25	$31

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Baylor Scott & White Health	$33	$33
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$27	$27
Medical City Healthcare	$26	$28
The Hospitals of Providence	$24	$24
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$24	$24

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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