Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Florida
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$31.72/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Florida is $31.72 per hour. This is 21% lower than the US average of $38.43.
Last updated on October 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$31.72/hour
Florida
21% lower than the US average.
$38.43/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Only Inverness, Florida reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $32 per hour. Inverness, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $96. For comparison, the Florida average for Respiratory Therapists is $32 per hour — Inverness, Florida pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness, Florida | $32 | $96 |
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Florida compare to nearby states?
Only South Carolina reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $27 per hour. South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Florida average for Respiratory Therapists is $32 per hour — South Carolina pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $27 | $36 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Florida?
Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Tampa General Hospital ($31) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($29). For comparison, the Florida average for Respiratory Therapists is $32 per hour — Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet pays 26% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $40 | $40 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $31 | $33 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on October 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Supervisor - Respiratory Therapist
- Good Samaritan Medical Center
- West Palm Beach, FL
$40+/hour
Supervisor - Respiratory Therapist
- Good Samaritan Medical Center
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Lead - Respiratory Therapist
- Tampa General Hospital
- Crystal River, FL
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$33/hour
Level I - Respiratory Therapist
- Tampa General Hospital
- Tampa, FL
- 5x8 hrs, Flexible
$32+/hour
Level III - Respiratory Therapist
- Tampa General Hospital
- Tampa, FL
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$32+/hour
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