Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Saint Augustine, FL

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.21/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Saint Augustine, FL is $28.21 per hour. This is 34% lower than the Florida average of $37.73.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$28.21/hour

Saint Augustine, FL

94% lower than the US average.

$37.73/hour

Florida

45% lower than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in St. Augustine South Compare to Other Cities

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Orange Park, Florida

$25/hour

This is equal to the St. Augustine South average

Gainesville, Florida

$64/hour

This is 60% higher than the St. Augustine South average of $25.26.

Ocala, Florida

$65/hour

This is 61% higher than the St. Augustine South average of $25.26.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Ocala, Florida pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Gainesville, Florida ($64) and Brandon, Florida ($57). Ocala, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Saint Augustine, FL average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Ocala, Florida pays 131% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Ocala, Florida$65$100
Gainesville, Florida$64$100
Brandon, Florida$57$100
Hudson, Florida$55$100
Largo, Florida$44$67
Fort Walton Beach, Florida$43$72
Tampa, Florida$40$59
Bradenton, Florida$38$42

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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