Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,818/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in San Luis Obispo, CA is $1,818 per week. This is 18% lower than the California average of $2,141.

Last updated on October 18, 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

$1,818/week

San Luis Obispo, CA

38% lower than the US average.

$2,141/week

California

17% lower than the US average.

$2,516/week

United States

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

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Reno, Nevada

$2,483/week

This is 2% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,443.

Fallon, Nevada

$2,267/week

This is 8% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,443.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$1,796/week

This is 36% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,443.

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

Only San Francisco, California reports pay data for Travel Respiratory Therapists, averaging $2,210 per week. San Francisco, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,419. For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,818 per week — San Francisco, California pays 22% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Francisco, California$2,210$2,419
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in San Luis Obispo?

HCS 247 pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,221 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($1,808) and MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing ($1,805). For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,818 per week — HCS 247 pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HCS 247$2,221$2,221
Voca Healthcare$1,808$1,808
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,805$1,805
Triage Staffing$1,438$1,438

Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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