Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Fort Myers, FL

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$48.10/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Fort Myers, FL is $48.10 per hour. This is 17% higher than the Florida average of $39.75.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Fort Myers, FL compared to State and National Averages

$48.10/hour

Fort Myers, FL

11% lower than the US average.

$39.75/hour

Florida

34% lower than the US average.

$53.42/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Fort Myers Compare to Other Cities

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Riverview, Florida

$26/hour

This is 84% lower than the Fort Myers average of $48.10.

Brandon, Florida

$54/hour

This is 11% higher than the Fort Myers average of $48.10.

Tampa, Florida

$39/hour

This is 23% lower than the Fort Myers average of $48.10.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Gainesville, Florida pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Ocala, Florida ($62) and Hudson, Florida ($57). Gainesville, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Fort Myers, FL average for Allied Health Professionals is $48 per hour — Gainesville, Florida pays 35% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Gainesville, Florida	$65	$100
Ocala, Florida	$62	$100
Hudson, Florida	$57	$100
Brandon, Florida	$54	$100
Fort Myers, Florida	$48	$54
Largo, Florida	$45	$69
Fort Walton Beach, Florida	$43	$72
Tampa, Florida	$39	$59
Orlando, Florida	$36	$39

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Fort Myers?

Only Lee Health reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $41 per hour. For comparison, the Fort Myers, FL average for Allied Health Professionals is $48 per hour — Lee Health pays 15% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee Health	$41	$41

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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