Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,262/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in San Diego, CA is $2,262 per week. This is 5% higher than the California average of $2,157.

Last updated on January 31, 2025. Based on 72 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,262/week

San Diego, CA

5% lower than the US average.

$2,157/week

California

10% lower than the US average.

$2,365/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Bullhead City, Arizona

$1,567/week

This is 59% lower than the San Diego average of $2,487.

Santa Maria, California

$2,266/week

This is 10% lower than the San Diego average of $2,487.

Phoenix, Arizona

$2,304/week

This is 8% lower than the San Diego average of $2,487.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Long Beach, California$2,681$2,681
San Diego, California$2,262$3,065
Santa Maria, California$2,207$2,517
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ALOIS Healthcare$3,065$3,065
Pulse Healthcare Services$2,720$2,720
Magnet Medical$2,653$2,778
Coast Medical Service$2,649$2,784
Host Healthcare$2,476$2,953
Focus Staff$2,424$2,424
GLC On-The-Go$2,240$2,240
Assured Nursing$2,226$2,368
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,212$2,327
IDR Healthcare$2,170$2,197

Last updated on January 31, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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