Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,215/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Santa Maria, CA is $2,215 per week. This is 7% higher than the California average of $2,067.

Last updated on April 25, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Santa Maria, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,215/week

Santa Maria, CA

12% lower than the US average.

$2,067/week

California

20% lower than the US average.

$2,473/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Santa Maria Compare to Other Cities

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Bakersfield, California

$3,107/week

This is 13% higher than the Santa Maria average of $2,715.

Reno, Nevada

$2,444/week

This is 11% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,715.

Kingman, Arizona

$2,767/week

This is 2% higher than the Santa Maria average of $2,715.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Maria, California$2,215$2,251
Eureka, California$2,189$2,370
Arcata, California$2,110$2,400
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Santa Maria?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TRS Healthcare$2,409$2,409
Host Healthcare$2,251$2,251
Trustaff Allied$2,214$2,214
Medical Solutions Allied$2,179$2,179
Triage Staffing$2,139$2,139
Uniti Med$2,111$2,111
Prime Staffing$1,834$1,834

Last updated on April 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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