FL · Davie · Updated October 15, 2026

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Davie, FL

Respiratory Therapists in the Davie area earn a median of $39.07 per hour, about $81,270 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $33.27 and $42.55. That ranks 72nd of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 230th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Davie. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Davie.

Respiratory Therapist pay in Davie, FL

The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $38.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 2,450 respiratory therapists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.26$62,94022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$33.27$69,20014% below U.S. median
Median$39.07$81,2701% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$42.55$88,50010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.28$104,58030% above U.S. median

How Davie ranks

  • 72nd of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 230th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 17 Florida metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Davie

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.07 median hour buys what $34.23 buys at the national price level, 12% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,407
  • Per year: $70,326
  • Per month: $5,860
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Davie

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$177
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,841
13-week assignment$23,933

Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Florida

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Hospitals in Davie

CMS lists 1 hospital in Davie, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hca Florida University Hospital
Davie, FL
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Plantation, FL3 mi$39.07/hr100,694
Pembroke Pines, FL6 mi$39.07/hr179,326

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Florida · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Davie, FL?

Respiratory Therapists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $39.07 per hour, about $81,270 a year. The middle half earn between $33.27 and $42.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Davie a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 230th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Where do respiratory therapists work in Davie?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Davie, led by Hca Florida University Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Davie as a respiratory therapist?

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Davie?

The federal per diem benchmark in Davie is $177 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,841 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthSACRAMENTO, CA · 8 postings$56.70/ hr$47–$71
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 18 postings$54.16/ hr$29–$68
  • Fairview Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MN · 7 postings$53.34/ hr$36–$63
  • Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 3 postings$51.30/ hr$38–$65

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2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$41.44High$58

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3Open now: 2 RT roles

  1. Pulmonary Function Tech (Registered Respiratory Therapist), Bronchoscopy - PRNPer diem
    $32.43–$48.66/ hour
    Mayo Clinic · Jacksonville, FL · posted today
  2. Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Night ShiftPermanent
    $33.43–$45.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Miami Lakes, FL · posted 22 days ago

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