PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Respiratory Care Pract III Southwest Facility
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$47.30–$58.23/ hour
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Delano, CA
Respiratory Therapists in the Delano area earn a median of $47.40 per hour, about $98,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.98 and $50.31. That ranks 18th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 12th of 248 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Delano and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Delano.
- $47.40median pay per hour, Bakersfield
- $40–$50typical range per hour
- 380respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapy (Full-Time, Night Shift)
Adventist Health · Delano, CA
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The metro median is 3% below the California statewide median of $49.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 380 respiratory therapists employed in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.09 | $68,830 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.98 | $83,160 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $47.40 | $98,590 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.31 | $104,640 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.95 | $130,940 | 63% above U.S. median |
How Delano ranks
- 18th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 12th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th of 16 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Delano
- Overall prices in Bakersfield-Delano run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.40 median hour buys what $46.98 buys at the national price level, 21% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Delano paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,706
- Per year: $85,320
- Per month: $7,110
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bakersfield-Delano metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Delano
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $132 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Delano
CMS lists 1 hospital in Delano, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Delano Delano, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville, CA | 24 mi | $49.10/hr | 63,517 |
| Tulare, CA | 30 mi | $49.10/hr | 72,601 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 31 mi | $47.40/hr | 417,468 |
| Visalia, CA | 39 mi | $49.10/hr | 146,271 |
| Hanford, CA | 44 mi | $49.10/hr | 60,594 |
| Fresno, CA | 76 mi | $40.70/hr | 550,105 |
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License and tax basics in California
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Delano, CA?
Respiratory Therapists in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area have a median pay of $47.40 per hour, about $98,590 a year. The middle half earn between $39.98 and $50.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Delano a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Bakersfield-Delano ranks 12th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Delano?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Bakersfield-Delano area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Delano.
Do I need a California license to work in Delano as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Delano?
The federal per diem benchmark in Delano is $132 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RT pay reportDelano, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 2 postings$84.17/ hr$72–$96
- CommonSpirit HealthSacramento, CA · 8 postings$56.70/ hr$47–$71
- Sharp HealthCareLa Mesa, CA · 5 postings$46.92/ hr$41–$58
- Sharp HealthcareLa Mesa, CA · 3 postings$46.92/ hr$41–$53
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$33Median$46.92High$61
46 RT postings with published pay in California, 41 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 46 RT roles
- Respiratory Care Practitioner IIIPermanent$58.06–$67.60/ hour
- Respiratory Care PractitionerPermanent$48.74–$60.02/ hour
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