Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,205/week
The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in California is $2,205 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,067.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 137 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,205/week
California
6% higher than the US average.
$2,067/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Palo Alto, California pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,559 per week, followed by Lakeport, California ($2,519) and Bakersfield, California ($2,480). Bakersfield, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $6,622. For comparison, the California average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,205 per week — Palo Alto, California pays 16% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, California | $2,559 | $2,808 |
| Lakeport, California | $2,519 | $2,519 |
| Bakersfield, California | $2,480 | $6,622 |
| Oceanside, California | $2,465 | $2,474 |
| Redwood City, California | $2,232 | $2,396 |
How does the pay for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
Wyoming pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,464 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,350) and Montana ($2,324). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,605. For comparison, the California average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,205 per week — Wyoming pays 12% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $2,464 | $2,753 |
| Colorado | $2,350 | $3,605 |
| Montana | $2,324 | $2,503 |
| Washington | $2,246 | $3,362 |
| Nevada | $2,173 | $2,588 |
| Oregon | $2,134 | $2,700 |
| Utah | $2,081 | $2,671 |
| Michigan | $2,047 | $2,486 |
| Idaho | $2,019 | $2,403 |
| Arizona | $1,954 | $2,585 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in California?
Meda Health pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,069 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied ($2,904) and Voca Healthcare ($2,808). Meda Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $6,622. For comparison, the California average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,205 per week — Meda Health pays 39% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Meda Health | $3,069 | $6,622 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied | $2,904 | $2,904 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,808 | $2,808 |
| FlexCare Allied | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| First Connect Health | $2,453 | $2,775 |
| Health Advocates Network - Allied | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,310 | $2,604 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $2,295 | $2,335 |
| Talent4Health | $2,290 | $2,443 |
| Cross Country Allied | $2,290 | $2,855 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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