Respiratory Therapist salary in Florida
Respiratory Therapists in Florida earn a median of $38.32 per hour, about $79,710 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $38.68. The middle half earn between $32.97 and $40.74 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, at $40.15 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $38.32median pay per hour
- $79,710median pay per year
- 8,840employed in Florida
- #20of 50 states by median pay
Respiratory Therapist pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.26 | $62,940 | $29.76 |
| Lower quartile | $32.97 | $68,580 | $32.89 |
| Median | $38.32 | $79,710 | $38.68 |
| Upper quartile | $40.74 | $84,740 | $45.93 |
| Top 10% | $47.54 | $98,880 | $52.32 |
Respiratory Therapist pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $40.15 | $83,520 | 310 | 5% above | $39.23 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $39.38 | $81,910 | 140 | 3% above | $38.16 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $39.30 | $81,740 | 240 | 3% above | $38.37 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $39.07 | $81,270 | 2,450 | 2% above | $34.23 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $38.92 | $80,950 | 200 | 2% above | $39.83 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $38.76 | $80,620 | 270 | 1% above | $39.90 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $38.72 | $80,540 | 1,110 | 1% above | $38.18 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $38.63 | $80,350 | 1,540 | 1% above | $38.29 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $38.32 | $79,710 | 140 | in line with | $38.23 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $37.94 | $78,920 | 90 | 1% below | — |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $37.59 | $78,190 | 90 | 2% below | $38.74 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37.03 | $77,020 | 670 | 3% below | $37.22 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $36.23 | $75,360 | 270 | 5% below | $36.46 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $35.84 | $74,540 | 80 | 6% below | $36.84 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $35.68 | $74,220 | 130 | 7% below | $37.99 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $35.62 | $74,090 | 240 | 7% below | $35.62 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $33.58 | $69,840 | 40 | 12% below | $35.93 |
| Gainesville, FL | $32.10 | $66,770 | 240 | 16% below | $33.18 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Respiratory Therapist pay in states next to Florida
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Common questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Florida?
The median is $38.32 per hour, about $79,710 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.26 and the top 10% earn over $47.54 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays respiratory therapists the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL has the highest median at $40.15 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Florida ranks 20th of 50 states by median respiratory therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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