Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Texas
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$29.11/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Texas is $29.11 per hour. This is 32% lower than the US average of $38.56.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$29.11/hour
Texas
32% lower than the US average.
$38.56/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Only San Antonio, Texas reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $35 per hour. San Antonio, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $29 per hour — San Antonio, Texas pays 21% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, Texas | $35 | $47 |
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Texas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $31 per hour, followed by Missouri ($27). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $29 per hour — Colorado pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $31 | $39 |
| Missouri | $27 | $36 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas?
Only Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $24 per hour. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $29 per hour — Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $24 | $24 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
- Pearland, TX
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$32-47/hour
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- Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
- Houston, TX
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$32-47/hour
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- Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
- Sugar Land, TX
- 5x8 hrs
$32-47/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
- The Woodlands, TX
- 5x8 hrs
$32-47/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
- Harlingen, TX
$21-27/hour
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