Respiratory Therapists Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $76,340 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.70
10th percentile $61,980
90th percentile $82,370
Employed locally 250
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,980
    25th
    $66,340
    50th (median)
    $76,340
    75th
    $76,340
    90th
    $82,370

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 114% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 14% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,790
    Nurse Practitioners$133,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,430
    Pharmacists$134,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Killeen, TX is $36.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.78 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Killeen, TX is 5.1% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,980 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,340.