Respiratory Therapist Salary in Texas
Based on 12K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$77,550
$37.284/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
-3.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $95K
12K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,130 |
| 25th percentile | $65,480 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $77,550 |
| 75th percentile | $84,480 |
| 90th percentile | $94,640 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,820 |
| 2023 | $76,450 |
| 2024 | $77,550 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,820 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $76,450 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $77,550 | $80,241 |