Respiratory Therapists Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $132,520 +64.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.71
10th percentile $83,890
90th percentile $151,890
Employed locally 190
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,890
    25th
    $105,290
    50th (median)
    $132,520
    75th
    $142,740
    90th
    $151,890

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 133% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180
    Redding, CA $119,560

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $192,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,530
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,740
    Pharmacists $177,530
    Physical Therapists $136,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Vallejo, CA is $63.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.75 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Vallejo, CA is 64.7% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $83,890 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,290.