Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Florida
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$30.84/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Florida is $30.84 per hour. This is 30% lower than the US average of $40.13.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$30.84/hour
Florida
30% lower than the US average.
$40.13/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Inverness, Florida pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $32 per hour, followed by West Palm Beach, Florida ($28). Inverness, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $96. For comparison, the Florida average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $31 per hour — Inverness, Florida pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness, Florida | $32 | $96 |
| West Palm Beach, Florida | $28 | $47 |
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Florida compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $30 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($27). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Florida average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $31 per hour — Virginia pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $30 | $39 |
| South Carolina | $27 | $36 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Florida?
Lee Health pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($36) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($32). For comparison, the Florida average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $31 per hour — Lee Health pays 32% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Health | $41 | $41 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $36 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $32 | $32 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $23 | $23 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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