PermanentPosted today
Respiratory Therapist - Full-time
Select Medical · San Diego, CA
$41.00–$55.18/ hour
New this week
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Encinitas, CA
The median respiratory therapist pay in the Encinitas area is $49.32 per hour ($102,590 a year), with the typical range running from $40.55 to $58.65. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Encinitas and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Encinitas. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Encinitas.
- $49.32median pay per hour, San Diego
- $41–$59typical range per hour
- 1,430respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 10open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Respiratory Therapist roles near Encinitas
Roles in other cities of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Night - Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$40.97–$52.88/ hour
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner – Sharp Grossmont Hospital – Day Shift – Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA
$45.06–$58.16/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner – Sharp Mary Birch – Night Shift – Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$40.97–$52.88/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Day Shift - Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA
$40.97–$52.88/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · National City, CA
$41.00–$41.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Respiratory Therapist II (RT) - Respiratory Therapy
Rady Children's Hospital · San Diego, CA
$45.86–$63.80/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Day Shift - Full Time
Sharp Healthcare · La Mesa, CA
$40.97–$52.88/ hour
PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner – Sharp Mary Birch – Night Shift – Full Time
Sharp Healthcare · San Diego, CA
$40.97–$52.88/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Sharp Tri-City - Day Shift - Per Diem
Sharp Healthcare · Oceanside, CA
$51.41–$51.41/ hour
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Named employers near Encinitas, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring respiratory therapists near Encinitas
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp HealthCare | 4 | $46.92 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 3 | $46.92 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $48.09 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $41 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | 1 | $54.83 |
Respiratory Therapist pay in Encinitas, CA
The metro median is in line with the California statewide median of $49.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 1,430 respiratory therapists employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.56 | $78,120 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.55 | $84,340 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Median | $49.32 | $102,590 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $58.65 | $121,990 | 52% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.75 | $126,360 | 57% above U.S. median |
How Encinitas ranks
- 10th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 22nd of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Encinitas
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.32 median hour buys what $44.08 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Encinitas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,776
- Per year: $88,776
- Per month: $7,398
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Encinitas
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $205 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,037 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,481 |
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 Encinitas
CMS lists 1 hospital in Encinitas, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, CA | 6 mi | $49.32/hr | 113,575 |
| San Marcos, CA | 8 mi | $49.32/hr | 96,620 |
| Temecula, CA | 32 mi | $46.67/hr | 112,431 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in California · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
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.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Encinitas
Encinitas city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Encinitas, CA?
Respiratory Therapists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $49.32 per hour, about $102,590 a year. The middle half earn between $40.55 and $58.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Encinitas a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 22nd of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Encinitas?
We list 10 open roles with published pay from 5 employers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Encinitas.
Do I need a California license to work in Encinitas 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 Encinitas?
The federal per diem benchmark in Encinitas is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Encinitas?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Encinitas and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Encinitas.
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Your RT pay reportEncinitas, 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
+ 44 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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