Respiratory Therapists Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$102,120
National Median
$80,450
Employment
18,310
Entry Level (10th)
$78,150
Top Earners (90th)
$138,000
How California Compares
California pays $21,670 more than the national median for respiratory therapistss.
There are 1.014 respiratory therapists jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 1.15).
Other States for Respiratory Therapists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $104,240 | 360 |
| New York | $103,820 | 6,780 |
| New Jersey | $98,020 | 3,200 |
| Washington | $97,150 | 1,850 |
| Massachusetts | $96,940 | 2,140 |
| Oregon | $96,130 | 1,410 |
| Hawaii | $94,670 | 310 |
| Alaska | $94,210 | 170 |
| Minnesota | $88,040 | 1,190 |
| Delaware | $87,380 | 410 |
| Maryland | $85,570 | 1,890 |
| New Hampshire | $83,620 | 390 |
| Rhode Island | $83,600 | 250 |
| Connecticut | $83,250 | 1,540 |
| Wisconsin | $82,160 | 1,940 |
| Georgia | $81,890 | 5,030 |
| Illinois | $81,310 | 5,450 |
| Montana | $80,950 | 390 |
| Colorado | $80,690 | 2,070 |
| Florida | $79,710 | 8,840 |