Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Miami, FL

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.22/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Miami, FL is $28.22 per hour. This is 31% lower than the Florida average of $36.86.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$28.22/hour

Miami, FL

90% lower than the US average.

$36.86/hour

Florida

46% lower than the US average.

$53.69/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Miami Compare to Other Cities

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Riverview, Florida

$26/hour

This is 10% lower than the Miami average of $28.67.

Brandon, Florida

$59/hour

This is 51% higher than the Miami average of $28.67.

Orlando, Florida

$27/hour

This is 6% lower than the Miami average of $28.67.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Gainesville, Florida pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Hudson, Florida ($60) and Brandon, Florida ($59). Gainesville, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Miami, FL average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Gainesville, Florida pays 124% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Gainesville, Florida	$63	$100
Hudson, Florida	$60	$100
Brandon, Florida	$59	$100
Tampa, Florida	$39	$59
Inverness, Florida	$32	$96
Crystal River, Florida	$31	$34

What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Miami?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $29 per hour. For comparison, the Miami, FL average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$29	$29

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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