Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
Competitive salary
Position Summary
We are looking for a licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide quality respiratory care and support to clients in their homes. The RT will assess clients’ respiratory needs, provide treatments, monitor respiratory conditions, and educate clients and families on proper respiratory care and equipment use.
Responsibilities
Provide respiratory assessments and treatments
Maintain Accurate Patient Records and Documentation
Perform basic respiratory care, including inserting and removing tubes, adjusting machines, and more
Work with both the family and the patient to ensure their needs are being met, and they understand what is happening.
Qualifications
- Valid California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Strong communication and patient-care skills
- Deep understanding of respiratory care, patient care, and best patient practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work Schedule: Flexible shifts available (Day / Evening / Overnight)
- Weekend availability may be required
- Bay Area, Merced, Monterey
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs
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Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks14 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$36.14-$56.23/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,787 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
Living in San Francisco
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.74M
- Typical market rent
- $4,682/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.