Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Fort Sam Houston, TX

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

Houston is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 41% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Odessa, paying up to $100/hr, Prosper, paying up to $46/hr, and Nacogdoches, paying up to $38/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.77/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Fort Sam Houston, TX is $28.77 per hour. This is 30% lower than the Texas average of $37.47.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Fort Sam Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$28.77/hour

Fort Sam Houston, TX

58% lower than the US average.

$37.47/hour

Texas

21% lower than the US average.

$45.50/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in San Antonio Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$36/hour

This is equal to the San Antonio average

Saint Louis, Missouri

$46/hour

This is 23% higher than the San Antonio average of $35.51.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$26/hour

This is 36% lower than the San Antonio average of $35.51.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
San Antonio, Texas	$36	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in San Antonio?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$24	$24

Last updated on July 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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