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Respiratory Therapy Clin Specialist
CommonSpirit Health · San Bernardino, CA
$47.41–$70.52/ hour
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Respiratory Therapist jobs in Victorville, CA
Pay for respiratory therapists in the Victorville area centers on $46.67 per hour, or about $97,080 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.06 and the upper quarter over $52.24. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Victorville. That ranks 23rd of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 24th of 248 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Victorville.
- $46.67median pay per hour, Riverside
- $37–$52typical range per hour
- 2,210respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Respiratory Therapist roles near Victorville
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PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner I
San Antonio Regional Hospital · Upland, CA
$37.20–$53.42/ hour
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RCP II) - Respiratory Therapy
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Victorville, CA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $58.96 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital | 1 | $45.31 |
Respiratory Therapist pay in Victorville, CA
The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $49.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 2,210 respiratory therapists employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.47).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.55 | $65,620 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.06 | $77,080 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.67 | $97,080 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.24 | $108,660 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.54 | $125,920 | 57% above U.S. median |
How Victorville ranks
- 23rd of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 24th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 15th 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 Victorville
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.67 median hour buys what $43.85 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Victorville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,680
- Per year: $84,006
- Per month: $7,000
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Victorville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $124 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,470 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,110 |
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 Victorville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Victorville, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Valley Hospital Victorville, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Victor Valley Global Medical Center Victorville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley, CA | 8 mi | $46.67/hr | 75,029 |
| Hesperia, CA | 9 mi | $46.67/hr | 101,836 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Victorville, CA?
Respiratory Therapists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $46.67 per hour, about $97,080 a year. The middle half earn between $37.06 and $52.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Victorville a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 24th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Victorville?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Victorville.
Do I need a California license to work in Victorville 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 Victorville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Victorville is $124 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RT pay reportVictorville, 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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