Respiratory Therapists Salary in Florida
Respiratory Therapists in Florida make a median of $79,710 a year, or about $38.32 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $99K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $80K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level respiratory therapists (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $99K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
Respiratory Therapists salary by metro in Florida
18 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $84K | +5% | 310 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $82K | +3% | 140 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $82K | +3% | 240 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $81K | +2% | 2,450 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $81K | +2% | 200 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $81K | +1% | 270 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $81K | +1% | 1,110 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $80K | +1% | 1,540 |
| Port St. Lucie | $80K | +0% | 140 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $79K | -1% | 90 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $78K | -2% | 90 |
| Jacksonville | $77K | -3% | 670 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $75K | -5% | 270 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $75K | -6% | 80 |
| Tallahassee | $74K | -7% | 130 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $74K | -7% | 240 |
| Homosassa Springs | $70K | -12% | 40 |
| Gainesville | $67K | -16% | 240 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Florida?
The median is $79,710 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,940, and experienced respiratory therapists can clear $98,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $80K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,372/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 30.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a respiratory therapists salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median respiratory therapists salary is worth about $80,858 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do respiratory therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.