DOL Median (Texas)
$44,304
vs National
-11.2%
National: $49,868BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,793
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,304
-11.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,868
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Respiratory Therapists in Texas earns $44,304 in nominal terms, which is 11.2% below the national average of $49,868. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,793 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | $83,672 | 1 |
| CLEAR LAKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL LLC | $50,440 | 1 |
| Medical Center Hospital | $38,168 | 1 |
| LUBBOCK I ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. | $35,360 | 5 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston | N/A | 1 |
| GVR SERVICES CENTER INC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Respiratory Therapists
Galveston, TX · $83,672Los Angeles, CA · $74,277ROOSEVELT ISLAND, NY · $69,338Brooklyn, NY · $62,000Chicago, IL · $58,698Top-Paying Roles in Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Respiratory Therapists make in Texas?
The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Texas is $44,304 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Respiratory Therapists?
A Respiratory Therapists in Texas earns 11.2% less than the national median of $49,868, or $47,793 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.