Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,287/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Bakersfield, CA is $2,287 per week. This is 3% higher than the California average of $2,211.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,287/week

Bakersfield, CA

10% lower than the US average.

$2,211/week

California

14% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Oceanside, California

$2,409/week

This is 29% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,116.

Redwood City, California

$2,501/week

This is 25% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,116.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$1,714/week

This is 82% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,116.

Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Lakeport, California pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,519 per week, followed by Palo Alto, California ($2,514) and Oceanside, California ($2,465). Redwood City, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,600. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,287 per week — Lakeport, California pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lakeport, California$2,519$2,519
Palo Alto, California$2,514$2,514
Oceanside, California$2,465$2,474
Bakersfield, California$2,287$2,500
Redwood City, California$2,282$2,600
Bishop, California$2,236$2,350
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Bakersfield?

Meda Health pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $6,622 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($2,499) and Talent4Health ($2,443). For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,287 per week — Meda Health pays 190% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Meda Health$6,622$6,622
First Connect Health$2,499$2,500
Talent4Health$2,443$2,443
Trustaff Allied$2,383$2,383
Medical Solutions Allied$2,308$2,308
Aequor Allied$2,269$2,269
AMN Healthcare Allied$2,175$2,175
Focus Staff$2,129$2,129
Supplemental Health Care$1,858$1,858
Integrated Healthcare Services$772$772

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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