Respiratory Therapists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $63,040 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $54,070
90th percentile $81,370
Employed locally 290
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,070
    25th
    $61,910
    50th (median)
    $63,040
    75th
    $73,270
    90th
    $81,370

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 121% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 21% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in McAllen, TX is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.57 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in McAllen, TX is 21.6% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $54,070 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,910.