PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Respiratory Therapist IV - 0.9 - Days - Respiratory Care Services @ MV
El Camino Health · Mountain View, CA
$72.28–$96.07/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Milpitas, CA
Respiratory Therapists in the Milpitas area earn a median of $65.91 per hour, about $137,080 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $60.96 and $77.08. That ranks 1st of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 1st of 248 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Milpitas and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Milpitas and what they pay.
- $65.91median pay per hour, San Jose
- $61–$77typical range per hour
- 950respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Respiratory Therapist roles near Milpitas
Roles in other cities of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Respiratory Therapist IV - 0.9 - Days - Respiratory Care Services @ MV
El Camino Health · Mountain View, CA
$72.28–$96.07/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Nights)
Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA
$71.02–$80.54/ hour
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Named employers near Milpitas, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring respiratory therapists near Milpitas
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | 2 | $84.17 |
| Stanford Children's Health | 1 | $75.78 |
Respiratory Therapist pay in Milpitas, CA
The metro median is 34% above the California statewide median of $49.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 950 respiratory therapists employed in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.12 | $100,090 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.96 | $126,800 | 58% above U.S. median |
| Median | $65.91 | $137,080 | 70% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $77.08 | $160,330 | 99% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $82.59 | $171,790 | 114% above U.S. median |
How Milpitas ranks
- 1st of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 1st of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Milpitas
- Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.91 median hour buys what $59.69 buys at the national price level, 54% 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 Milpitas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,373
- Per year: $118,638
- Per month: $9,886
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Milpitas
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $192 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,988 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,844 |
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 the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area
CMS lists 10 hospitals in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, 2 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center Palo Alto, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| El Camino Health Mountain View, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose San Jose, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara Santa Clara, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Clara Valley Medical Center San Jose, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Hollister, CA | Critical access | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp At Stanford Palo Alto, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant Santa Clara, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| San Jose Behavioral Health San Jose, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont, CA | 5 mi | $63.13/hr | 228,192 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 6 mi | $65.91/hr | 133,132 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 8 mi | $65.91/hr | 156,792 |
| Union City, CA | 14 mi | $63.13/hr | 66,196 |
| Pleasanton, CA | 16 mi | $63.13/hr | 75,664 |
| Hayward, CA | 18 mi | $63.13/hr | 158,440 |
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 Milpitas
Milpitas city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Milpitas, CA?
Respiratory Therapists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $65.91 per hour, about $137,080 a year. The middle half earn between $60.96 and $77.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Milpitas a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 1st of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Milpitas?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Milpitas.
Do I need a California license to work in Milpitas 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 Milpitas?
The federal per diem benchmark in Milpitas is $192 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,988 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Milpitas?
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Your RT pay reportMilpitas, 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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