Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$40.35/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in California is $40.35 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $41.21.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
Respiratory Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$40.35/hour
California
2% lower than the US average.
$41.21/hour
United States
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
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Colorado | $31 | $39 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in California?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Sutter Health | $58 | $65 |
Lifepoint Health | $48 | $48 |
Community Medical Centers | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on November 14, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Level II - Respiratory Therapist
- Sutter Health
- Burlingame, CA
$58-73/hour
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Respiratory Therapist
- UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital
- Sacramento, CA
$45-50/hour
Posted 8 days ago
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Respiratory Therapist
- Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Evenings
$37-48/hour
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Level II - Respiratory Therapist
- Sutter Health
- Santa Rosa, CA
$49-61/hour
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