verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$81,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.02/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
8,820
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,481 #46 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Florida, explained

Respiratory therapists in Florida earn a median of $81,160 per year ($39.02 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $64,240, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $100,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $81,160 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $81,160 is worth about $78,481 in national buying power — ranking Florida #46 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,240
$30.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,160
$39.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,310
$48.23/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $81,160 $78,481
Georgia $83,700 $86,922 −$2,540
Alabama $66,150 $74,474 +$15,010

Respiratory Therapist in Florida: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Florida?

Respiratory therapists in Florida earn a median of $81,160 per year ($39.02 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Florida pay respiratory therapists well?

At $81,160, Florida pays 1% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 8,820 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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