Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Houston, TX

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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

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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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