Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: South San Francisco, CA

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,165/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in South San Francisco, CA is $2,165 per week. This is 17% lower than the US average of $2,525.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 74 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in South San Francisco, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,165/week

South San Francisco, CA

17% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in South San Francisco Compare to Other Cities

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Redwood City, California

$2,501/week

This is 43% lower than the South San Francisco average of $3,585.

Ukiah, California

$2,359/week

This is 52% lower than the South San Francisco average of $3,585.

Reno, Nevada

$2,479/week

This is 45% lower than the South San Francisco average of $3,585.

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

Palo Alto, California pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,472 per week, followed by Oceanside, California ($2,407) and Bakersfield, California ($2,309). Bishop, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,562. For comparison, the California average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,165 per week — Palo Alto, California pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Palo Alto, California$2,472$2,472
Oceanside, California$2,407$2,480
Bakersfield, California$2,309$2,502
Bishop, California$2,204$2,562

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

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