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Respiratory Therapist Salary in Texas (2026)
$38.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,786/year ($5,399/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 34th of 51 states for Respiratory Therapist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 12,130 Respiratory Therapist jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $79,540 a year — though pay ranges from $61,310 for newcomers to $99,690 at the top.
Respiratory Therapist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $69,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,130 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas (occupation code 29-1126, “Respiratory Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Respiratory Therapist salary of $79,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $64,786 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $79,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,669 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,085 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,786 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,399 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Texas?
- The median Respiratory Therapist salary in Texas is $79,540 per year ($38.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $69,670 and $93,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Respiratory Therapist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $79,540, a single filer in Texas takes home about $64,786 per year ($5,399 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 12,130 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.