Respiratory Therapists Salary in Florence, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

Median annual salary $64,840 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $38,830
90th percentile $77,510
Employed locally 90
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,830
    25th
    $53,900
    50th (median)
    $64,840
    75th
    $65,330
    90th
    $77,510

    Florence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 112% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 12% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Salem, OR $104,360

    Related occupations in Florence, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $64,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,660
    Nurse Practitioners $100,200
    Pharmacists $132,200
    Physicians, All Other $206,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Florence?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Florence, AL is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.27 or more per hour.

    Is Florence above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Florence, AL is 19.4% 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 Florence?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $38,830 per year in Florence, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,900.