Average Allied Health Professional Salary

$54.22/hour

The average salary for an Allied Health Professional in Colorado is $54.22 per hour. This is 15% higher than the US average of $45.90.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Allied Health Professional salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages

$54.22/hour

Colorado

15% higher than the US average.

$45.90/hour

United States

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Allied Health Professionals?

Steamboat Springs, Colorado pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Pueblo, Colorado ($59) and Fort Collins, Colorado ($57). Lafayette, Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Colorado average for Allied Health Professionals is $54 per hour — Steamboat Springs, Colorado pays 17% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Steamboat Springs, Colorado$63$75
Pueblo, Colorado$59$79
Fort Collins, Colorado$57$81
Longmont, Colorado$55$67
Aurora, Colorado$55$81
Highlands Ranch, Colorado$52$59
Colorado Springs, Colorado$51$57
Loveland, Colorado$51$61
Lafayette, Colorado$36$100
What type of Allied Health Professionals make the most money in Colorado?

Clinical Pharmacist earns the most among Practicing specialties in Colorado, averaging $83 per hour, followed by Cardiac Sonographer ($59) and MRI Technologist ($59). Clinical Pharmacist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the Colorado average for Allied Health Professionals is $54 per hour — Clinical Pharmacist earns 53% more.

SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Clinical Pharmacist$83$84
Cardiac Sonographer$59$61
MRI Technologist$59$64
Pharmacist$58$78
CT Technologist$52$54
Medical Lab Scientist$51$53
Respiratory Therapist$46$47
How does the pay for Allied Health Professionals in Colorado compare to nearby states?

Arizona pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Kansas ($44) and Texas ($41). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $74. For comparison, the Colorado average for Allied Health Professionals is $54 per hour — Arizona pays 18% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Arizona$44$65
Kansas$44$74
Texas$41$53
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Allied Health Professional jobs in Colorado?

Only UCHealth (Colorado) reports pay data for Allied Health Professionals, averaging $46 per hour. UCHealth (Colorado) also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Colorado average for Allied Health Professionals is $54 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 16% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)$46$81

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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