Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$2,209/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in California is $2,209 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,086.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 99 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,209/week
California
6% higher than the US average.
$2,086/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
Palo Alto, California pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,508 per week, followed by Oceanside, California ($2,449) and Bakersfield, California ($2,400). Bakersfield, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,388. For comparison, the California average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,209 per week — Palo Alto, California pays 14% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, California | $2,508 | $2,750 |
| Oceanside, California | $2,449 | $2,480 |
| Bakersfield, California | $2,400 | $3,388 |
| Redwood City, California | $2,251 | $2,251 |
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
Wyoming pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,355 per week, followed by Montana ($2,351) and Nevada ($2,326). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,295. For comparison, the California average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,209 per week — Wyoming pays 7% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $2,355 | $2,566 |
| Montana | $2,351 | $2,601 |
| Nevada | $2,326 | $2,720 |
| Washington | $2,214 | $3,214 |
| Colorado | $2,186 | $3,279 |
| Oregon | $2,146 | $2,431 |
| Michigan | $2,126 | $3,295 |
| Idaho | $2,034 | $2,515 |
| Utah | $1,881 | $2,920 |
| Arizona | $1,814 | $2,820 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in California?
Health Advocates Network - Nursing and Health Advocates Network - Allied pay Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, both averaging $4,620 per week, ahead of Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,686). For comparison, the California average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,209 per week — Health Advocates Network - Nursing and Health Advocates Network - Allied pay 109% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $4,620 | $4,620 |
| Health Advocates Network - Allied | $4,620 | $4,620 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,686 | $2,750 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,530 | $2,530 |
| FlexCare Allied | $2,470 | $2,942 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,421 | $2,421 |
| Care Career | $2,414 | $2,414 |
| First Connect Health | $2,401 | $2,401 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,313 | $3,388 |
| LeaderStat | $2,287 | $2,287 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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