Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Winter Haven, FL

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$26.11/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Winter Haven, FL is $26.11 per hour. This is 44% lower than the Florida average of $37.65.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$26.11/hour

Winter Haven, FL

103% lower than the US average.

$37.65/hour

Florida

41% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Winter Haven Compare to Other Cities

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Brandon, Florida

$59/hour

This is 55% higher than the Winter Haven average of $26.50.

Riverview, Florida

$26/hour

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

Orlando, Florida

$27/hour

This is 2% higher than the Winter Haven average of $26.50.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Gainesville, Florida pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Brandon, Florida ($59) and Hudson, Florida ($59). Gainesville, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Winter Haven, FL average for Respiratory Therapists is $26 per hour — Gainesville, Florida pays 139% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Gainesville, Florida	$62	$100
Brandon, Florida	$59	$100
Hudson, Florida	$59	$100
Aventura, Florida	$46	$58
Fort Walton Beach, Florida	$42	$72
Tampa, Florida	$39	$59
Inverness, Florida	$32	$96
Crystal River, Florida	$31	$34

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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