Respiratory Therapists Salary in Florida
Ranked #24 of 51 · FL
5.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $82,400 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $81,160
Employment 8,820
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $64,240P25 $75,210 Median $81,160P75 $87,990P90 $100,310
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in Florida earn between $64,240 and $100,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean respiratory therapists salary in Florida is $82,400, about 5.6% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $86,300 | $83,860 | 250 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $83,310 | $82,070 | 90 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $83,110 | $81,440 | 260 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $82,860 | $81,400 | 190 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $82,070 | $81,430 | 1,190 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $81,760 | $80,430 | 670 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $81,630 | $84,520 | 1,320 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $81,620 | $83,890 | 70 |