Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: California

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$2,049/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in California is $2,049 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,119.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 72 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,049/week

California

3% lower than the US average.

$2,119/week

United States

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Burlingame, California pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,240 per week, followed by Los Banos, California ($2,230) and Santa Maria, California ($2,204). Santa Maria, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,396. For comparison, the California average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,049 per week — Burlingame, California pays 9% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Burlingame, California	$2,240	$2,310
Los Banos, California	$2,230	$2,254
Santa Maria, California	$2,204	$2,396

How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in California compare to nearby states?

Nevada pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,437 per week, followed by Montana ($2,269) and New Mexico ($2,229). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,633. For comparison, the California average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,049 per week — Nevada pays 19% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Nevada	$2,437	$2,879
Montana	$2,269	$2,653
New Mexico	$2,229	$2,756
Colorado	$2,202	$3,633
Oregon	$2,140	$2,645
Wyoming	$2,128	$2,350
Idaho	$2,114	$2,545
Arizona	$2,033	$2,837
Utah	$1,774	$2,102
Texas	$1,705	$2,595

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in California?

ProLink Allied pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,629 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,513) and Care Career ($2,422). ProLink Allied also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,100. For comparison, the California average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,049 per week — ProLink Allied pays 28% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
ProLink Allied	$2,629	$3,100
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$2,513	$2,912
Care Career	$2,422	$2,422
Lucid Staffing Solutions	$2,405	$2,405
TravSource	$2,401	$2,401
ProKatchers	$2,400	$2,400
TRS Healthcare	$2,396	$2,396
American Traveler	$2,296	$2,296
Medical Talent	$2,296	$2,296
Assured Nursing	$2,256	$2,256

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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