Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Chula Vista, CA

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $115/hr. This is 50% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in California. Other top paying cities include Marysville, paying up to $100/hr, Yuba City, paying up to $100/hr, and Fresno, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$39.74/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Chula Vista, CA is $39.74 per hour. This is 2% lower than the California average of $40.35.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Chula Vista, CA compared to State and National Averages

$39.74/hour

Chula Vista, CA

13% lower than the US average.

$40.35/hour

California

11% lower than the US average.

$44.81/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Chula Vista Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Worth, Texas

$36/hour

This is 5% higher than the Chula Vista average of $34.33.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 31% higher than the Chula Vista average of $34.33.

Detroit, Michigan

$34/hour

This is 1% lower than the Chula Vista average of $34.33.

What cities in California pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fresno, California	$50	$58

Last updated on April 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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