Local Salary Data

Respiratory Therapists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$74,277
1 filings
DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$74,277
vs National
+48.9%
National: $49,868
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,629
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$74,277
+48.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,868
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Respiratory Therapists in Los Angeles, CA earns $74,277 in nominal terms, which is 48.9% above the national average of $49,868. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,629 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.$74,2771

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Respiratory Therapists make in Los Angeles, CA?

The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Los Angeles, CA is $74,277 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Respiratory Therapists?

A Respiratory Therapists in Los Angeles, CA earns 48.9% more than the national median of $49,868, or $53,629 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.