Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
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
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?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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?
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max 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?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max 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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- Palo Alto, CA
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- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
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- Palo Alto, CA
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- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Palo Alto, CA
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