Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Richmond, CA

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$47.09/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Richmond, CA is $47.09 per hour. This is 14% higher than the California average of $40.35.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Richmond, CA compared to State and National Averages

$47.09/hour

Richmond, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$40.35/hour

California

This is equal to the US average

$40.16/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$41/hour

This is 6% higher than the Richmond average of $38.24.

Oak Lawn, Illinois

$40/hour

This is 5% higher than the Richmond average of $38.24.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$40/hour

This is 5% higher than the Richmond average of $38.24.

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