Respiratory Therapists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $71,970 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.60
10th percentile $59,870
90th percentile $84,020
Employed locally 330
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,870
    25th
    $62,190
    50th (median)
    $71,970
    75th
    $76,010
    90th
    $84,020

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 122% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 22% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,790
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,160
    Pharmacists $131,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in El Paso, TX is $34.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.50 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in El Paso, TX is 10.5% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,870 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,190.