Respiratory Therapists Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $77,490 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.25
10th percentile $53,230
90th percentile $89,480
Employed locally 130
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,230
    25th
    $63,380
    50th (median)
    $77,490
    75th
    $78,060
    90th
    $89,480

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 116% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,640
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $79,000
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,680
    Midland, TX $77,370
    Longview, TX $76,490
    Victoria, TX $76,360

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,010
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,280
    Physicians, All Other $364,420
    Nurse Practitioners $112,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Amarillo, TX is $37.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.96 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Amarillo, TX is 3.7% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $53,230 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,380.