Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,267/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Santa Maria, CA is $2,267 per week. This is 4% higher than the California average of $2,167.

Last updated on July 7, 2026. Based on 23 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,267/week

Santa Maria, CA

9% lower than the US average.

$2,167/week

California

14% lower than the US average.

$2,479/week

United States

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

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Madera, California

$2,855/week

This is 2% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,898.

Reno, Nevada

$2,517/week

This is 15% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,898.

Arcata, California

$2,405/week

This is 21% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,898.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Madera, California$2,918$3,267
Santa Maria, California$2,267$2,484
San Luis Obispo, California$2,129$2,243
Arcata, California$2,036$2,342
Lodi, California$1,575$1,954
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Santa Maria?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HCS 247$2,484$2,484
Voca Healthcare$2,412$2,412
Medical Talent$2,409$2,409
TRS Healthcare$2,396$2,396
First Connect Health$2,382$2,382
Care Career$2,370$2,409
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,364$2,364
Coast Medical Service$2,290$2,290
Olaro$2,270$2,270
Host Healthcare$2,251$2,251

Last updated on July 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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