Respiratory Therapists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $129,640 +61.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.33
10th percentile $92,800
90th percentile $143,880
Employed locally 210
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,800
    25th
    $102,590
    50th (median)
    $129,640
    75th
    $134,010
    90th
    $143,880

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 126% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 26% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180
    Redding, CA $119,560

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians$61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians$48,330
    Dental Hygienists$131,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA is $62.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.71 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 61.1% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $92,800 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,590.