Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Houston, TX
Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary
$45.30/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Houston, TX is $45.30 per hour. This is 9% higher than the Texas average of $41.44.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages
$45.30/hour
Houston, TX
2% lower than the US average.
$41.44/hour
Texas
11% lower than the US average.
$46.06/hour
United States
How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
Round Rock, Texas
$27/hour
This is 65% lower than the Houston average of $45.30.
Austin, Texas
$27/hour
This is 65% lower than the Houston average of $45.30.
Cedar Park, Texas
$27/hour
This is 65% lower than the Houston average of $45.30.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?
Houston, Texas pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Prosper, Texas ($36) and San Antonio, Texas ($35). Houston, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Allied Health Professionals is $45 per hour, roughly in line with Houston, Texas.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, Texas | $45 | $50 |
| Prosper, Texas | $36 | $46 |
| San Antonio, Texas | $35 | $48 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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