Respiratory Therapists Salary in Tallahassee, FL

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

Median annual salary $74,220 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.68
10th percentile $55,750
90th percentile $85,780
Employed locally 130
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,750
    25th
    $62,030
    50th (median)
    $74,220
    75th
    $84,980
    90th
    $85,780

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 118% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 18% 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 Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,990
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,260
    Physicians, All Other $229,420
    Nurse Practitioners $118,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Tallahassee, FL is $35.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.83 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Tallahassee, FL is 7.7% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $55,750 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,030.