Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,237/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Bakersfield, CA is $2,237 per week. This is 9% higher than the California average of $2,039.

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,237/week

Bakersfield, CA

11% lower than the US average.

$2,039/week

California

21% lower than the US average.

$2,476/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Mammoth Lakes, California

$2,056/week

This is 46% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,005.

Winnemucca, Nevada

$2,333/week

This is 29% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,005.

Tucson, Arizona

$2,365/week

This is 27% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,005.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$2,364$2,364
Quincy, California$2,361$2,468
Bakersfield, California$2,237$2,400
Arcata, California$2,051$2,289
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Bakersfield?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$2,400$2,400
Meda Health$2,261$2,261
Triage Staffing$2,253$2,253
TNAA TotalMed Allied$2,238$2,238
Host Healthcare$2,209$2,209
Coast Medical Service$2,163$2,163
Medical Solutions Allied$2,136$2,136

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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