Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

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

Median annual salary $78,170 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.58
10th percentile $62,750
90th percentile $94,720
Employed locally 150
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,750
    25th
    $66,240
    50th (median)
    $78,170
    75th
    $82,520
    90th
    $94,720

    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 Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,860
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,890
    Emergency Medical Technicians$36,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,680
    Paramedics$48,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northwestern Region of Texas is $37.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 2.8% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,750 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,240.