Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Lafayette, 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 49% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in California. Other top paying cities include San Luis Obispo, paying up to $100/hr, Fresno, paying up to $61/hr, and Marysville, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$40.35/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Lafayette, CA is $40.35 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $45.42.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$40.35/hour

Lafayette, CA

13% lower than the US average.

$45.42/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lafayette Compare to Other Cities

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Loveland, Colorado

$51/hour

Fort Worth, Texas

$38/hour

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fresno, California	$53	$61

Last updated on March 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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