Respiratory Therapists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $81,270 +1% vs national
Median hourly $39.07
10th percentile $62,950
90th percentile $104,580
Employed locally 2,450
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,950
    25th
    $69,210
    50th (median)
    $81,270
    75th
    $88,500
    90th
    $104,580

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 111% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 11% 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
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $80,950
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $80,620

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,220
    Nurse Practitioners $135,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,990
    Physicians, All Other $232,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Miami, FL is $39.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.56 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Miami, FL is 1% above 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,950 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,210.