Respiratory Therapist salary in Florida
What respiratory therapists earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$81,160$39.02 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$75,210 – $87,990Top 10%: $100,310+
Jobs8,8200.99× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $80,880 | $38.89 | 2,620 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $81,630 | $39.25 | 1,320 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $82,070 | $39.46 | 1,190 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $81,760 | $39.31 | 670 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $80,680 | $38.79 | 350 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $83,110 | $39.96 | 260 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $78,650 | $37.81 | 250 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $86,300 | $41.49 | 250 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $78,740 | $37.85 | 250 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $81,540 | $39.20 | 200 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $82,860 | $39.84 | 190 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $78,950 | $37.96 | 150 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $83,310 | $40.05 | 90 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $73,490 | $35.33 | 80 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $80,530 | $38.72 | 70 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $77,390 | $37.21 | 70 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $81,620 | $39.24 | 70 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $77,830 | $37.42 | 30 |
| Gainesville, FL | $76,170 | $36.62 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Nebraska · $81,590 North Dakota · $81,230 Montana · $81,190 Utah · $80,650 North Carolina · $80,090 Ohio · $79,920
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Florida?
Respiratory Therapists in Florida earned a median of $81,160 a year ($39.02 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $75,210 to $87,990.
Where in Florida do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL at $86,300.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.