Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Aurora, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Highlands Ranch is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 33% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Lafayette, paying up to $100/hr, Longmont, paying up to $100/hr, and Louisville, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$31.05/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, CO is $31.05 per hour. This is equal to the Colorado average

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Aurora, CO compared to State and National Averages

$31.05/hour

Aurora, CO

7% higher than the US average.

$30.98/hour

Colorado

7% higher than the US average.

$28.95/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$25/hour

This is 25% lower than the Aurora average of $31.63.

Detroit, Michigan

$27/hour

This is 16% lower than the Aurora average of $31.63.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$27/hour

This is 19% lower than the Aurora average of $31.63.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado	$32	$100

Last updated on February 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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