How much does a respiratory therapist make in Sacramento?
$134,400a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $64.63 an hour or $11,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.63
- Vs. national median
- +63%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,910Median: $134,400Highest 10%: $149,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,910 | $39.86 | |
| 25th | $111,500 | $53.60 | |
| Median | $134,400 | $64.63 | |
| 75th | $138,500 | $66.57 | |
| 90th | $149,500 | $71.85 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| San Jose, CA | $149,700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $136,200 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $134,900 |
| 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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $104,600 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $64.63 ($134,400 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $134,400 against $82,280 nationally, 63% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $104,800, so Sacramento pays 28% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for respiratory therapist pay?
4 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,500 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.