Respiratory Therapists Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Florida
Respiratory Therapists in Florida earn a median salary of $77,583 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.6% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 8,390 respiratory therapists are employed across Florida, with salaries ranging from $66,770 to $83,520 depending on location.
$77,583
Avg median salary in Florida
$83,520
Highest paying metro
$66,770
Lowest paying metro
8,390
Employed in Florida
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Florida
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FL | $83,520 | $75,910 | $85,900 | 310 |
| Naples, FL | $81,910 | $81,670 | $93,980 | 140 |
| North Port, FL | $81,740 | $76,190 | $82,710 | 240 |
| South Florida | $81,370 | $67,250 | $84,490 | 60 |
| Miami, FL | $81,270 | $69,210 | $88,500 | 2,450 |
| Pensacola, FL | $80,950 | $67,780 | $92,870 | 200 |
| Lakeland, FL | $80,620 | $69,420 | $86,560 | 270 |
| Orlando, FL | $80,540 | $70,990 | $81,910 | 1,110 |
| Tampa, FL | $80,350 | $77,190 | $86,320 | 1,540 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $79,710 | $79,190 | $81,850 | 140 |
| Sebastian, FL | $78,920 | $75,440 | $78,920 | 90 |
| Crestview, FL | $78,190 | $66,860 | $82,590 | 90 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $77,020 | $66,360 | $80,140 | 670 |
| Deltona, FL | $75,360 | $66,470 | $81,080 | 270 |
| Panama City, FL | $74,540 | $61,920 | $80,810 | 80 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $74,220 | $62,030 | $84,980 | 130 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $74,090 | $65,370 | $78,200 | 240 |
| North Florida | $70,720 | $62,180 | $81,370 | 80 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $69,840 | $59,490 | $76,900 | 40 |
| Gainesville, FL | $66,770 | $66,770 | $80,790 | 240 |