DOL Median (Florida)
$49,296
vs National
-1.1%
National: $49,868BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,953
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,296
-1.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,868
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Respiratory Therapists in Florida earns $49,296 in nominal terms, which is 1.1% below the national average of $49,868. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,953 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Florida
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute | $49,296 | 2 |
| LARGO MEDICAL CENTER | N/A | 3 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Respiratory Therapists
Galveston, TX · $83,672Los Angeles, CA · $74,277ROOSEVELT ISLAND, NY · $69,338Brooklyn, NY · $62,000Chicago, IL · $58,698Top-Paying Roles in Florida
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How much does a Respiratory Therapists make in Florida?
The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Florida is $49,296 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Florida a good place to work as a Respiratory Therapists?
A Respiratory Therapists in Florida earns 1.1% less than the national median of $49,868, or $47,953 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.