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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Class code 8276 · Bargaining Unit R20

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$4,181 to $5,759$50,172 to $69,108
B$4,365 to $6,011$52,380 to $72,132
C$4,562 to $6,280$54,744 to $75,360

Representation

Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R20, Medical and Social Services.

Where these jobs are

4 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Department of Veterans Affairs4

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Respiratory Therapists across all California employers was $104,820 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $50,172 to $75,360 a year.

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.