Respiratory Therapists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $75,920 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.50
10th percentile $61,390
90th percentile $91,150
Employed locally 950
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,390
    25th
    $65,310
    50th (median)
    $75,920
    75th
    $81,200
    90th
    $91,150

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 102% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 2% 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 Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in San Antonio, TX is $36.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in San Antonio, TX is 5.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,390 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,310.