May 2025 OEWS estimate
Respiratory Therapist Salary in San Jose, CA
The median annual salary is $149,680, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$149,680
Mean annual salary
$146,490
Employment estimate
1,060
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $149,680 |
| Mean annual salary | $146,490 |
| 10th percentile | $98,000 |
| 25th percentile | $131,520 |
| 50th percentile | $149,680 |
| 75th percentile | $168,980 |
| 90th percentile | $178,580 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Jose, CA median
- $149,680
- U.S. median
- $82,280
- Difference
- 81.9%
What the data shows
- Respiratory Therapists in San Jose, CA earn 81.9% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $131,520–$168,980.
- BLS estimates employment at 1,060 workers in this metro area.