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Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sub Acute
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Anaheim, CA
$33.42–$47.01/ hour
New this week
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Mission Viejo, CA
Pay for respiratory therapists in the Mission Viejo area centers on $48.68 per hour, or about $101,250 a year. The lower quarter earns under $45.30 and the upper quarter over $52.07. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Mission Viejo. That ranks 11th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 29th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Mission Viejo and what they pay.
- $48.68median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $45–$52typical range per hour
- 7,010respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 15open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Respiratory Therapist roles near Mission Viejo
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Neonatal Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$37.15–$48.47/ hour
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$34.51–$45.03/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Respiratory Therapist (RCP)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$40.00–$40.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Full Time Nights
ScionHealth · Santa Ana, CA
$28.56–$36.22/ hour
Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Per Diem Days
ScionHealth · Santa Ana, CA
$28.56–$36.22/ hour
Per diemPosted 15 days ago
Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights
ScionHealth · Westminster, CA
$34.55–$45.13/ hour
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Respiratory Therapist FT Nights
ScionHealth · Westminster, CA
$31.41–$41.03/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Respiratory Therapist Full Time/ Days
ScionHealth · West Covina, CA
$29.41–$36.57/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
OC Float Pool Respiratory Therapist RT FT Nights
ScionHealth · Westminster, CA
$28.56–$36.22/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - Part Time Nights
ScionHealth · Santa Ana, CA
$28.56–$36.22/ hour
Per diemPosted 23 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nights
ScionHealth · Santa Ana, CA
$28.56–$36.22/ hour
Get the Mission Viejo Respiratory Therapist pay report
Named employers near Mission Viejo, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring respiratory therapists near Mission Viejo
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| ScionHealth | 9 | $32.39 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 5 | $40.22 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $57.64 |
Respiratory Therapist pay in Mission Viejo, CA
The metro median is 1% below the California statewide median of $49.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 7,010 respiratory therapists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.28).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.87 | $80,850 | in line with U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.30 | $94,220 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Median | $48.68 | $101,250 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.07 | $108,310 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.98 | $126,840 | 58% above U.S. median |
How Mission Viejo ranks
- 11th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 29th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th 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 Mission Viejo
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.68 median hour buys what $42.86 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Mission Viejo paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,752
- Per year: $87,624
- Per month: $7,302
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Mission Viejo
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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 Mission Viejo
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Mission Viejo, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Hospital At Mission Mission Viejo, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest, CA | 3 mi | $48.68/hr | 87,159 |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 5 mi | $48.68/hr | 50,457 |
| Corona, CA | 18 mi | $46.67/hr | 161,540 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Mission Viejo, CA?
Respiratory Therapists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $48.68 per hour, about $101,250 a year. The middle half earn between $45.30 and $52.07 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Mission Viejo a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 29th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 11th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Mission Viejo?
We list 15 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Mission Viejo.
Do I need a California license to work in Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo?
The federal per diem benchmark in Mission Viejo is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Mission Viejo?
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Your RT pay reportMission Viejo, 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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