Respiratory Therapists Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $100,970 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.54
10th percentile $72,180
90th percentile $130,990
Employed locally 320
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,180
    25th
    $80,470
    50th (median)
    $100,970
    75th
    $126,010
    90th
    $130,990

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 94% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$128,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,620
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,920
    Physicians, All Other$193,890
    Pharmacists$159,030
    Dental Hygienists$122,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Oxnard?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Oxnard, CA is $48.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.84 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Oxnard, CA is 25.5% above the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Oxnard?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $72,180 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,470.