How much does a respiratory therapist make in Los Angeles?
$104,600a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $50.31 an hour or $8,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.31
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 7,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,000Median: $104,600Highest 10%: $130,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| 25th | $85,130 | $40.93 | |
| Median | $104,600 | $50.31 | |
| 75th | $117,500 | $56.50 | |
| 90th | $130,800 | $62.88 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| San Jose, CA | $149,700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $136,200 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $134,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $134,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $123,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $112,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $108,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $105,000 |
| Napa, CA | $104,700 |
| Modesto, CA | $103,900 |
| Redding, CA | $103,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $102,800 |
| Oxnard, CA | $102,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $102,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $83,340 |
| Visalia, CA | $82,030 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $50.31 ($104,600 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $104,600 against $82,280 nationally, 27% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $104,800, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for respiratory therapist pay?
14 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.