Respiratory Therapists Salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,040 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.19
10th percentile $54,740
90th percentile $85,080
Employed locally 100
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,740
    25th
    $61,140
    50th (median)
    $69,040
    75th
    $76,640
    90th
    $85,080

    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

    Related occupations in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,340
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,910
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,760
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,660
    Nurse Practitioners $128,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is $33.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.57 or more per hour.

    Is Coastal Plains Region of Texas above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 14.2% 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $54,740 per year in Coastal Plains Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,140.