Respiratory Therapists Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $80,540 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.72
10th percentile $63,160
90th percentile $98,200
Employed locally 1,110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,160
    25th
    $70,990
    50th (median)
    $80,540
    75th
    $81,910
    90th
    $98,200

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 107% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 7% 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 Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,140
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,060
    Pharmacists $136,480
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,740
    Physicians, All Other $283,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Orlando, FL is $38.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.13 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Orlando, FL is 0.1% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,160 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,990.