How much does a respiratory therapist make in San Jose?
$149,700a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $71.96 an hour or $12,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.96
- Vs. national median
- +82%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,000Median: $149,700Highest 10%: $178,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,000 | $47.12 | |
| 25th | $131,500 | $63.23 | |
| Median | $149,700 | $71.96 | |
| 75th | $169,000 | $81.24 | |
| 90th | $178,600 | $85.86 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| 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 |
| 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 Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $700,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $353,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $351,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $347,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $264,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $223,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $216,700 |
| Dentist | $207,900 |
| Radiation Therapist | $206,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $71.96 ($149,700 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $149,700 against $82,280 nationally, 82% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $104,800, so San Jose pays 43% more.
Where does San Jose rank for respiratory therapist pay?
1 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $98,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $178,600 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.