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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in San Angelo, TX
A short ICU limits ventilated patients. Pay someone who keeps it open from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Abilene, TX.
What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose therapists to travel contracts. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who runs the ICU alone.
| Percentile | Metro | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $69,440 | $69,670 | $74,520 |
| Median | $76,200 | $79,540 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $78,940 | $93,680 | $98,730 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the unit, the shift, and the ventilator mix you need covered. Ask about the RRT credential and how much critical care time the person has.
License and training
Every state except Alaska licenses respiratory therapists. Most employers want the NBRC's CRT or RRT credential. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, respiratory therapists
Nearby metros
- Abilene, TX · 82 miles
- Midland, TX · 106 miles
- Killeen, TX · 163 miles
- Lubbock, TX · 169 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in San Angelo, TX?
In San Angelo, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $76.2K, 7% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $69.4K to $78.9K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in San Angelo?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in San Angelo, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include River Crest Hospital, San Angelo Hospital, Scci Hospitals of America.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in Texas?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the Texas board before you start in San Angelo.
What should a hospital in San Angelo weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. San Angelo has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 4% under the Texas median.