Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Colorado

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

Colorado Springs is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 42% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Steamboat Springs, paying up to $57/hr, Highlands Ranch, paying up to $57/hr, and Loveland, paying up to $57/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$30.98/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Colorado is $30.98 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $33.91.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages

$30.98/hour

Colorado

9% lower than the US average.

$33.91/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$49	$57
Loveland, Colorado	$47	$57
Aurora, Colorado	$45	$57
Denver, Colorado	$37	$57
Longmont, Colorado	$36	$100

How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Colorado compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Idaho	$28	$36
Texas	$27	$32
Kansas	$27	$36

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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