Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$600/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Bakersfield, CA is $600 per week. This is 219% lower than the California average of $1,913.

Last updated on May 29, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$600/week

Bakersfield, CA

310% lower than the US average.

$1,913/week

California

29% lower than the US average.

$2,461/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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San Luis Obispo, California

$2,812/week

This is 2% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,859.

Reno, Nevada

$2,475/week

This is 15% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,859.

Mesa, Arizona

$2,512/week

This is 14% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,859.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Luis Obispo, California$1,978$2,270
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Bakersfield?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,316$2,316
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$600$600

Last updated on May 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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