Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Orlando, FL

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$29.21/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Orlando, FL is $29.21 per hour. This is 36% lower than the Florida average of $39.75.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$29.21/hour

Orlando, FL

83% 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 Orlando Compare to Other Cities

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Sanford, Florida

$27/hour

This is 32% lower than the Orlando average of $35.82.

Ocala, Florida

$62/hour

This is 42% higher than the Orlando average of $35.82.

Brandon, Florida

$54/hour

This is 34% higher than the Orlando average of $35.82.

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 Orlando, FL average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $29 per hour — Gainesville, Florida pays 122% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Gainesville, Florida	$65	$100
Ocala, Florida	$62	$100
Hudson, Florida	$57	$100
Brandon, Florida	$54	$100
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 Orlando?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $30 per hour. For comparison, the Orlando, FL average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $29 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$30	$30

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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