Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,309/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Bakersfield, CA is $2,309 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,165.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,309/week

Bakersfield, CA

9% lower than the US average.

$2,165/week

California

17% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

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

Palo Alto, California pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,472 per week, followed by Oceanside, California ($2,407) and Bakersfield, California ($2,309). Bishop, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,562. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,309 per week — Palo Alto, California pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Palo Alto, California$2,472$2,472
Oceanside, California$2,407$2,480
Bakersfield, California$2,309$2,502
Bishop, California$2,204$2,562
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Bakersfield?

Coast Medical Service pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $3,388 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($2,502) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,500). For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,309 per week — Coast Medical Service pays 47% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Coast Medical Service$3,388$3,388
Voca Healthcare$2,502$2,502
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,500$2,500
First Connect Health$2,400$2,400
Triage Staffing$2,353$2,353
Host Healthcare$2,166$2,316
Medical Solutions Allied$2,159$2,159

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

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