Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Lakeland, FL

Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$26.50/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Lakeland, FL is $26.50 per hour. This is 24% lower than the Florida average of $32.88.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Lakeland, FL compared to State and National Averages

$26.50/hour

Lakeland, FL

74% lower than the US average.

$32.88/hour

Florida

40% lower than the US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Lakeland Compare to Other Cities

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Brandon, Florida

$26/hour

This is 1% lower than the Lakeland average of $26.50.

Savannah, Georgia

$24/hour

This is 10% lower than the Lakeland average of $26.50.

Athens, Georgia

$28/hour

This is 7% higher than the Lakeland average of $26.50.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Tampa, Florida pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $38 per hour, followed by Brooksville, Florida ($29). Tampa, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Lakeland, FL average for Allied Health Professionals is $26 per hour — Tampa, Florida pays 45% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tampa, Florida$38$58
Brooksville, Florida$29$36

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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