How much does a respiratory therapist make in San Francisco?
$130,200a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $62.61 an hour or $10,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.61
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,450Median: $130,200Highest 10%: $158,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,450 | $45.89 | |
| 25th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| Median | $130,200 | $62.61 | |
| 75th | $148,700 | $71.47 | |
| 90th | $158,100 | $76.01 |
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 |
| 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 San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $62.61 ($130,200 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $130,200 against $82,280 nationally, 58% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $104,800, so San Francisco pays 24% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for respiratory therapist pay?
5 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,100 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.