Respiratory Therapists Salary Guide for California
respiratory therapists working in California earn an average of $96,150.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
California vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares California's respiratory therapists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if California offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
California demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for respiratory therapists, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for respiratory therapists can vary significantly within California. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Santa Rosa
Vallejo-Fairfield
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade
Modesto
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Stockton-Lodi
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Redding
San Diego-Carlsbad
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Fresno
Bakersfield
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Visalia-Porterville
El Centro
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.