Respiratory Therapist (RT) in California
RTs manage life-support ventilators in ICUs, treat asthma and COPD patients, and run pulmonary function labs. During COVID-19, they were the last line of defense for critically ill patients. Essential, respected, and well-paid.
$74,067
CA Median Salary
13%
Growth Rate
2 years
Training
💰 Respiratory Therapist (RT) Salary in California
Estimated salary range for Respiratory Therapist (RT)s in California, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.
🎓 Respiratory Therapist (RT) Licensing in California
Credential required: RRT or CRT (NBRC)
Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the California state licensing board before enrolling.
🏫 Respiratory Therapist (RT) Programs in California
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🏫 Schools and programs related to Respiratory Therapist (RT) in California
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American Career College-Los Angeles
📍 Los Angeles, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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UEI College-Huntington Park
📍 Huntington Park, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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American Career College-Anaheim
📍 Anaheim, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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American Career College-Ontario
📍 Ontario, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
📍 Chula Vista, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Universal Healthcare Careers College
📍 Los Angeles, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
📍 San Leandro, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
📍 San Bernardino, CA
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North-West College-West Covina
📍 West Covina, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
📍 Pleasant Hill, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Concorde Career College-North Hollywood
📍 North Hollywood, CA
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San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
📍 Salida, CA
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North-West College-Long Beach
📍 Long Beach, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education
📍 Riverside, CA
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San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
📍 Temecula, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
📍 San Marcos, CA
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San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia
📍 Hesperia, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster
📍 Lancaster, CA
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San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno
📍 Fresno, CA
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San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
📍 Bakersfield, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
📍 Ontario, CA
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American College of Healthcare and Technology
📍 Huntington Park, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Sutter County Career Training Center
📍 Yuba City, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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City College of San Francisco
📍 San Francisco, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
📍 Santa Maria, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
📍 Rancho Mirage, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD
📍 Concord, CA
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San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville
📍 Porterville, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Charles A Jones Career and Education Center
📍 Sacramento, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Southern California Health Institute
📍 North Hollywood, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
📍 Baldwin Park, CA
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Cerro Coso Community College
📍 Ridgecrest, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Palladium Technical Academy Inc
📍 Temple City, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield
📍 Bakersfield, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
📍 Ventura, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Santa Rosa Junior College
📍 Santa Rosa, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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San Bernardino Valley College
📍 San Bernardino, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Medical Career College of Northern California
📍 Roseville, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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East Los Angeles College
📍 Monterey Park, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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American College of Healthcare and Technology-Santa Ana
📍 Santa Ana, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Central California School of Continuing Education
📍 San Luis Obispo, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova
📍 Rancho Cordova, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
📍 Sacramento, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Mt San Jacinto Community College District
📍 San Jacinto, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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California Nurses Educational Institute
📍 Palm Springs, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr