Respiratory Therapists Salary in Florida
Respiratory Therapists in Florida earn a median of $81,160 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,820
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,240; the top 10% earn over $100,310. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near Florida
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Florida
How much do respiratory therapists make in Florida?
The median is $81,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,240 and the top 10% earn over $100,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.