Respiratory Therapists Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,370 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.12
10th percentile $65,430
90th percentile $95,370
Employed locally 60
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,430
    25th
    $67,250
    50th (median)
    $81,370
    75th
    $84,490
    90th
    $95,370

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,410
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,970
    Physicians, All Other$188,510
    Pharmacists$136,480
    Nurse Practitioners$109,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in South Florida is $39.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.67 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in South Florida is 1.1% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,430 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,250.