Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,202/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in San Francisco, CA is $2,202 per week. This is 1% higher than the California average of $2,179.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in San Francisco, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,202/week

San Francisco, CA

15% lower than the US average.

$2,179/week

California

16% lower than the US average.

$2,527/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in San Francisco Compare to Other Cities

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Reno, Nevada

$2,455/week

This is 25% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,067.

Fallon, Nevada

$2,287/week

This is 34% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,067.

Grants Pass, Oregon

$2,012/week

This is 52% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,067.

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Torrance, California pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,747 per week, followed by Palo Alto, California ($2,472) and Bakersfield, California ($2,358). For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,202 per week — Torrance, California pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Torrance, California$2,747$2,747
Palo Alto, California$2,472$2,472
Bakersfield, California$2,358$2,400
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in San Francisco?

Care Career pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,419 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($2,387) and American Traveler ($2,325). For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,202 per week — Care Career pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,419$2,419
HCS 247$2,387$2,387
American Traveler$2,325$2,325
Stability Healthcare$2,288$2,288
LeaderStat$2,287$2,287
Assured Nursing$2,258$2,258
Prime Staffing$2,250$2,250
Coast Medical Service$2,228$2,228
Triage Staffing$2,183$2,183
TotalMed Allied$2,174$2,174

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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