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Respiratory Care Practitioner, Departments of Mental Health and Developmental Services

Class code 8300 · 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

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

DepartmentEmployees
Department of Developmental Services6
Hospitals, Department of State3

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.

Footnotes

  • Footnote P8 Pay differential code 8 — refer to applicable MOU or DPA rule for specific conditions.

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.