Respiratory Therapists pay range in Brownsville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,280 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Brownsville earn between $65,840 and $75,590.
- $59K10th
- $66K25th
- $67KMedian
- $76K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,440 | $5,787 | $33.38 |
| Median | $66,990 | $5,582 | $32.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,840 | $5,487 | $31.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,590 | $6,299 | $36.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Brownsville vs. Texas and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Brownsville earn 14% less than the Texas average ($81,010) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | $69,440 | $66,990 | $59,320 | $76,280 | 110 |
| Texas | $81,010 | $79,540 | $61,310 | $99,690 | 12,130 |
| United States | $87,300 | $82,280 | $63,660 | $118,050 | 139,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Respiratory Therapists salary after taxes in Brownsville
On the average salary of $69,440, a single filer in Brownsville takes home about $57,681 a year, or $4,807 a month and $2,219 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Brownsville a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Brownsville area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.0), so the average $69,440 buys what about $80,768 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Brownsville ($36,490). A typical home costs $207,150, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Texas cities
Brownsville ranks 20th of 21 Texas metro areas for this job; Longview pays the most ($87,010).
Highest-paying cities for respiratory therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,490).
- San Jose, CA$146,490
- Santa Cruz, CA$133,510
- Vallejo, CA$133,510
- San Francisco, CA$128,490
- Sacramento, CA$124,410
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Respiratory Therapists salary in Brownsville: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Brownsville?
$33.38 an hour on average, and $32.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Brownsville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Brownsville?
About $57,681 a year ($4,807 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,440. Texas has no state income tax.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Brownsville than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,300).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126; area Brownsville-Harlingen, TX (15180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.