Respiratory Therapists Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $77,020 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.03
10th percentile $62,790
90th percentile $88,920
Employed locally 670
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,790
    25th
    $66,360
    50th (median)
    $77,020
    75th
    $80,140
    90th
    $88,920

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 100% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 0% 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
    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 Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,850
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,180
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,860
    Nurse Practitioners$129,530
    Physicians, All Other$349,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Jacksonville, FL is $37.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.35 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Jacksonville, FL is 4.3% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,790 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,360.