Respiratory Therapists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $79,000 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.98
10th percentile $62,880
90th percentile $98,990
Employed locally 770
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,880
    25th
    $70,970
    50th (median)
    $79,000
    75th
    $91,960
    90th
    $98,990

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 81% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 19% below 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,680
    Amarillo, TX $77,490
    Midland, TX $77,370
    Longview, TX $76,490
    Victoria, TX $76,360

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Austin, TX is $37.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.52 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Austin, TX is 1.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,880 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,970.