Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Texas
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$33.67/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Texas is $33.67 per hour. This is 14% lower than the US average of $38.31.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$33.67/hour
Texas
14% lower than the US average.
$38.31/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Only San Antonio, Texas reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $35 per hour. San Antonio, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Texas average for Respiratory Therapists is $34 per hour — San Antonio, Texas pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, Texas | $35 | $44 |
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Texas compare to nearby states?
Only Colorado reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $46 per hour. Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Texas average for Respiratory Therapists is $34 per hour — Colorado pays 37% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $46 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas?
Memorial Hermann Health System pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by The Hospitals of Providence ($24) and Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($24). For comparison, the Texas average for Respiratory Therapists is $34 per hour — Memorial Hermann Health System pays 17% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $40 | $40 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $24 | $24 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $24 | $24 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
- Houston, TX
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$32-47/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
- Sugar Land, TX
- 5x8 hrs
$32-47/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
- The Woodlands, TX
- 5x8 hrs
$32-47/hour
Certified Respiratory Therapist II
- The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus
- El Paso, TX
$21-27/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
- Harlingen, TX
$21-27/hour
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