Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,115/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Santa Maria, CA is $2,115 per week. This is 20% lower than the US average of $2,535.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 154 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,115/week

Santa Maria, CA

20% lower than the US average.

$2,535/week

United States

How Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Santa Maria Compare to Other Cities

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Reno, Nevada

$2,533/week

This is 17% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,958.

Fallon, Nevada

$2,462/week

This is 20% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,958.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$1,895/week

This is 56% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,958.

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

Redding, California pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,329 per week, followed by Fairfield, California ($2,256) and Sacramento, California ($2,252). Sacramento, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,518. For comparison, the California average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $2,115 per week — Redding, California pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Redding, California$2,329$2,450
Fairfield, California$2,256$2,448
Sacramento, California$2,252$2,518

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

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