How much does a respiratory therapist make in Florida?
$81,160a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Florida. That is $39.02 an hour or $6,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.02
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,240Median: $81,160Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,240 | $30.88 | |
| 25th | $75,210 | $36.16 | |
| Median | $81,160 | $39.02 | |
| 75th | $87,990 | $42.30 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.23 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lakeland, FL | $86,300 |
| Sebastian, FL | $83,310 |
| North Port, FL | $83,110 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $82,860 |
| Orlando, FL | $82,070 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $81,760 |
| Tampa, FL | $81,630 |
| Pensacola, FL | $81,540 |
| Miami, FL | $80,880 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $80,680 |
| Crestview, FL | $80,530 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $78,950 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $78,740 |
| Deltona, FL | $78,650 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $77,830 |
| Panama City, FL | $77,390 |
| Gainesville, FL | $76,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 24. Nebraska | $81,590 |
| 25. North Dakota | $81,230 |
| 26. Montana | $81,190 |
| 27. Florida | $81,160 |
| 28. Utah | $80,650 |
| 29. North Carolina | $80,090 |
| 30. Ohio | $79,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $39.02 ($81,160 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $81,160 against $82,280 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Florida rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Florida ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays respiratory therapists the most?
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, with a median of $86,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.