Respiratory Therapists Salary in California

Median Salary

$104,820

per year

Hourly Rate

$50.40

per hour

Employment

18,650

in California

vs. National Avg

+27.4%

National: $82,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $82,280, California pays 27.4% MORE for Respiratory Therapists positions.

Purchasing Power

$94,688

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

26%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$77,010

25th

$87,750

Median

$104,820

75th

$129,010

90th

$145,510

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).