Respiratory Therapists Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $78,190 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.59
10th percentile $63,480
90th percentile $83,260
Employed locally 90
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,480
    25th
    $66,860
    50th (median)
    $78,190
    75th
    $82,590
    90th
    $83,260

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 99% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $83,520
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $81,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $81,740
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $81,270
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $80,950

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,710
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,440
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $46,350
    Physical Therapists $98,550
    Physicians, All Other $278,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Crestview?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Crestview, FL is $37.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.22 or more per hour.

    Is Crestview above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Crestview, FL is 2.8% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Crestview?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,480 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,860.