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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Victoria, TX
Travel contracts are bidding for the same therapists you are. An RRT who runs the ICU alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Victoria, the May 2025 median is about $76.1K, 4% under the Texas median.
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 | $65,010 | $69,670 | $74,520 |
| Median | $76,110 | $79,540 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $81,500 | $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
- Corpus Christi, TX · 75 miles
- San Antonio, TX · 103 miles
- Austin, TX · 112 miles
- Houston, TX · 117 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Victoria, TX?
In Victoria, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $76.1K, 7% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $65.0K to $81.5K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Victoria?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Victoria, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Citizens Medical Center County of Victoria, Detar Hospital, Driscoll Children's Hospital.
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 Victoria.
What should a hospital in Victoria weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Victoria has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 4% under the Texas median.