Respiratory Therapists Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $76,200 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.63
10th percentile $61,740
90th percentile $94,740
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,740
    25th
    $69,440
    50th (median)
    $76,200
    75th
    $78,940
    90th
    $94,740

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 115% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 15% 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 San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,900
    Physicians, All Other $226,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,840
    Nurse Practitioners $125,320
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in San Angelo?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in San Angelo, TX is $36.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.55 or more per hour.

    Is San Angelo above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in San Angelo, TX is 5.3% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,740 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,440.