Respiratory Therapist Salary in Texas
Based on 12K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$79,540
$38.24/hr
vs National Average
$83,882
-5.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $100K
12K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,310 |
| 25th percentile | $69,670 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,540 |
| 75th percentile | $93,680 |
| 90th percentile | $99,690 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,820 |
| 2023 | $76,450 |
| 2024 | $77,550 |
| 2025 | $79,540 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,820 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $76,450 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $77,550 | $80,241 |
| 2025 | $79,540 | $83,882 |