Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,237/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Santa Maria, CA is $2,237 per week. This is 4% higher than the California average of $2,148.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,237/week

Santa Maria, CA

13% lower than the US average.

$2,148/week

California

18% lower than the US average.

$2,535/week

United States

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

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Reno, Nevada

$2,533/week

This is 17% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,958.

Fallon, Nevada

$2,462/week

This is 20% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,958.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$1,895/week

This is 56% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,958.

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

Sacramento, California pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,408 per week, followed by Los Banos, California ($2,254) and Santa Maria, California ($2,237). Sacramento, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the Santa Maria, CA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,237 per week — Sacramento, California pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Sacramento, California$2,408$2,500
Los Banos, California$2,254$2,254
Santa Maria, California$2,237$2,251
San Luis Obispo, California$2,221$2,221
Fairfield, California$2,215$2,400
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Santa Maria?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,251 per week, followed by Medical Solutions Allied ($2,224). For comparison, the Santa Maria, CA average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,237 per week — Host Healthcare pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,251$2,251
Medical Solutions Allied$2,224$2,224

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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