May 2025 OEWS estimate
Respiratory Therapist Salary in Houston, TX
The median annual salary is $80,450, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$80,450
Mean annual salary
$81,170
Employment estimate
3,630
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $80,450 |
| Mean annual salary | $81,170 |
| 10th percentile | $57,180 |
| 25th percentile | $66,910 |
| 50th percentile | $80,450 |
| 75th percentile | $96,820 |
| 90th percentile | $99,690 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Houston, TX median
- $80,450
- U.S. median
- $82,280
- Difference
- 2.2%
What the data shows
- Respiratory Therapists in Houston, TX earn 2.2% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $66,910–$96,820.
- BLS estimates employment at 3,630 workers in this metro area.