Respiratory Therapists Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $68,920 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.13
10th percentile $55,770
90th percentile $89,780
Employed locally 140
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,770
    25th
    $61,450
    50th (median)
    $68,920
    75th
    $76,240
    90th
    $89,780

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 106% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 6% 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
    Amarillo, TX $77,490
    Midland, TX $77,370
    Longview, TX $76,490

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,740
    Nurse Practitioners $132,230
    Pharmacists $131,540
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Beaumont, TX is $33.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.75 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Beaumont, TX is 14.3% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $55,770 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,450.