Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Katy, TX

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$29.54/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Katy, TX is $29.54 per hour. This is 32% lower than the Texas average of $39.10.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Katy, TX compared to State and National Averages

$29.54/hour

Katy, TX

69% lower than the US average.

$39.10/hour

Texas

28% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Katy Compare to Other Cities

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Houston, Texas

$44/hour

This is 34% higher than the Katy average of $29.36.

Austin, Texas

$48/hour

This is 39% higher than the Katy average of $29.36.

Round Rock, Texas

$51/hour

This is 43% higher than the Katy average of $29.36.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

New Braunfels, Texas pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Dallas, Texas ($60) and Cedar Park, Texas ($59). Dallas, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Katy, TX average for Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — New Braunfels, Texas pays 107% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
New Braunfels, Texas	$61	$77
Dallas, Texas	$60	$100
Cedar Park, Texas	$59	$100
Irving, Texas	$57	$100
Plano, Texas	$57	$100
Carrollton, Texas	$56	$100
Mckinney, Texas	$54	$100
Round Rock, Texas	$51	$100
Fort Worth, Texas	$51	$100

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

Only Memorial Hermann Health System reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Katy, TX average for Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — Memorial Hermann Health System pays 34% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Memorial Hermann Health System	$40	$40

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

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