Respiratory Therapist Salary in California
Based on 18K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$102,120
$49.096/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
+27.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $138K
18K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,150 |
| 25th percentile | $90,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,120 |
| 75th percentile | $125,770 |
| 90th percentile | $138,000 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,770 |
| 2023 | $101,200 |
| 2024 | $102,120 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,770 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $101,200 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $102,120 | $80,241 |