Respiratory Therapists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $61,220 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $54,050
90th percentile $79,370
Employed locally 100
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,050
    25th
    $59,750
    50th (median)
    $61,220
    75th
    $75,130
    90th
    $79,370

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 119% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 19% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,860
    Medical Records Specialists $45,550
    Nurse Practitioners $118,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Brownsville, TX is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.67 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Brownsville, TX is 23.9% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $54,050 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,750.