Respiratory Therapists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $129,180 +60.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.10
10th percentile $82,110
90th percentile $141,850
Employed locally 1,070
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,110
    25th
    $102,650
    50th (median)
    $129,180
    75th
    $131,030
    90th
    $141,850

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 137% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 37% above 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
    Redding, CA $119,560

    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
    Redding, CA $119,560

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Sacramento, CA is $62.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.85 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Sacramento, CA is 60.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $82,110 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,650.