Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,958/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in California is $1,958 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,029.

Last updated on March 30, 2026. Based on 58 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,958/week

California

4% lower than the US average.

$2,029/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Palo Alto, California$2,614$2,874
South San Francisco, California$2,324$2,324
Oakland, California$2,170$2,408
Lodi, California$2,088$2,292
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nevada$2,547$3,353
Wyoming$2,414$2,515
Washington$2,159$2,944
Oregon$2,120$2,669
Idaho$2,093$2,505
Montana$2,068$2,682
Colorado$2,005$2,554
New Mexico$1,850$2,326
Arizona$1,645$2,445
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Olaro$2,499$2,499
Excite Health Partners$2,210$2,210
Talent4Health$2,204$2,204
AMN Healthcare Allied$2,199$2,324
Care Career$2,184$2,184
Medical Solutions Allied$2,177$2,579
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,170$2,170
Prime Time Healthcare$2,158$2,158
Host Healthcare$2,121$2,874
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,115$2,611

Last updated on March 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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