DOL Median (Galveston, TX)
$83,672
vs National
+67.8%
National: $49,868BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$90,261
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,672
+67.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,868
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Respiratory Therapists in Galveston, TX earns $83,672 in nominal terms, which is 67.8% above the national average of $49,868. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $90,261 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Galveston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | $83,672 | 1 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Respiratory Therapists make in Galveston, TX?
The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Galveston, TX is $83,672 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Galveston, TX a good place to work as a Respiratory Therapists?
A Respiratory Therapists in Galveston, TX earns 67.8% more than the national median of $49,868, or $90,261 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.