Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,098/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,098 per week. This is 3% higher than the California average of $2,045.

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,098/week

San Luis Obispo, CA

18% lower than the US average.

$2,045/week

California

21% lower than the US average.

$2,467/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in San Luis Obispo Compare to Other Cities

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Madera, California

$2,941/week

This is 8% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,702.

Reno, Nevada

$2,519/week

This is 7% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,702.

Arcata, California

$2,450/week

This is 10% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,702.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Madera, California$3,267$3,267
San Luis Obispo, California$2,098$2,232
Arcata, California$2,073$2,342
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in San Luis Obispo?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,267$2,267
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,232$2,232
Voca Healthcare$2,231$2,231
ProLink Allied$2,209$2,209
Meda Health$2,189$2,189
Slate Healthcare$2,123$2,123
Host Healthcare$2,063$2,063
Coast Medical Service$2,046$2,046
Solomon Page$2,046$2,046
Triage Staffing$2,023$2,023

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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