Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Gainesville, FL

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$60.01/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Gainesville, FL is $60.01 per hour. This is 38% higher than the Florida average of $37.01.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$60.01/hour

Gainesville, FL

14% higher than the US average.

$37.01/hour

Florida

39% lower than the US average.

$51.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities

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Ocala, Florida

$26/hour

This is 127% lower than the Gainesville average of $60.01.

New Port Richey, Florida

$26/hour

This is 129% lower than the Gainesville average of $60.01.

Tampa, Florida

$39/hour

This is 53% lower than the Gainesville average of $60.01.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Hudson, Florida pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Gainesville, Florida ($60) and Brandon, Florida ($59). Hudson, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Gainesville, FL average for Allied Health Professionals is $60 per hour — Hudson, Florida pays 1% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Hudson, Florida	$60	$100
Gainesville, Florida	$60	$100
Brandon, Florida	$59	$100
Tampa, Florida	$39	$59
Inverness, Florida	$32	$96
Crystal River, Florida	$31	$34

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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