Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Pasadena, TX
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$29.54/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Pasadena, TX is $29.54 per hour. This is 18% lower than the Texas average of $34.73.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Pasadena, TX compared to State and National Averages
$29.54/hour
Pasadena, TX
56% lower than the US average.
$34.73/hour
Texas
33% lower than the US average.
$46.06/hour
United States
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Pasadena Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Pasadena Compare to Other Cities
Houston, Texas
$45/hour
This is 35% higher than the Pasadena average of $29.36.
Round Rock, Texas
$27/hour
This is 7% lower than the Pasadena average of $29.36.
Austin, Texas
$27/hour
This is 7% lower than the Pasadena average of $29.36.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Houston, Texas pays Respiratory Therapists 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 Pasadena, TX average for Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — Houston, Texas pays 53% more.
| 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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