Respiratory Therapists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $80,350 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.63
10th percentile $64,910
90th percentile $99,090
Employed locally 1,540
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,910
    25th
    $77,190
    50th (median)
    $80,350
    75th
    $86,320
    90th
    $99,090

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 113% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 13% 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 Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,210
    Physicians, All Other $287,200
    Nurse Practitioners $128,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Tampa, FL is $38.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.39 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

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

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,910 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,190.