Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,994/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in California is $1,994 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,015.
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on 114 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
$1,994/week
California
1% lower than the US average.
$2,015/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton, California | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Quincy, California | $2,338 | $2,468 |
| Arcata, California | $2,070 | $2,343 |
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?
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation, Inc. | $2,765 | $2,765 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| AMN Healthcare Allied | $2,308 | $2,308 |
| Reliant Staffing Partners | $2,240 | $2,240 |
| HCS 247 | $2,231 | $2,289 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,224 | $2,224 |
| LanceSoft | $2,222 | $2,343 |
| ProLink Allied | $2,209 | $2,209 |
| Solomon Page | $2,199 | $2,199 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,191 | $2,815 |
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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