Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Walnut Creek, CA
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$47.09/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Walnut Creek, CA is $47.09 per hour. This is 14% higher than the California average of $40.35.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Walnut Creek, CA compared to State and National Averages
$47.09/hour
Walnut Creek, CA
4% higher than the US average.
$40.35/hour
California
12% lower than the US average.
$45.34/hour
United States
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Walnut Creek Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Walnut Creek Compare to Other Cities
Loveland, Colorado
$51/hour
This is 25% higher than the Walnut Creek average of $38.24.
Fort Worth, Texas
$38/hour
This is 1% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $38.24.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 25% higher than the Walnut Creek average of $38.24.
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 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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