Respiratory Therapist salary in Colorado
What respiratory therapists earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$86,220$41.45 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$78,980 – $100,130Top 10%: $109,070+
Jobs2,1100.82× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $85,870 | $41.28 | 1,100 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $87,890 | $42.25 | 330 |
| Boulder, CO | $91,880 | $44.17 | 130 |
| Pueblo, CO | $80,860 | $38.88 | 90 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $96,380 | $46.34 | 80 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $81,290 | $39.08 | 70 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $84,840 | $40.79 | 60 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $83,880 | $40.33 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Rhode Island · $86,900 Nevada · $85,480 Connecticut · $85,230 Wisconsin · $84,210 Illinois · $84,090 Vermont · $83,820
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Colorado?
Respiratory Therapists in Colorado earned a median of $86,220 a year ($41.45 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $78,980 to $100,130.
Where in Colorado do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Boulder, CO at $91,880.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.