Respiratory Therapists Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $80,950 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.92
10th percentile $61,980
90th percentile $97,290
Employed locally 200
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,980
    25th
    $67,780
    50th (median)
    $80,950
    75th
    $92,870
    90th
    $97,290

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 110% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 10% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $80,620

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,920
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,170
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,310
    Nurse Practitioners $124,760
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,990
    Pharmacists $140,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Pensacola, FL is $38.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.52 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Pensacola, FL is 0.6% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,980 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,780.