Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Denver, CO

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$31.05/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Denver, 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 Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages

$31.05/hour

Denver, CO

70% lower than the US average.

$30.98/hour

Colorado

71% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Englewood, Colorado

$32/hour

This is 43% lower than the Denver average of $45.28.

Highlands Ranch, Colorado

$49/hour

This is 7% higher than the Denver average of $45.28.

Lone Tree, Colorado

$32/hour

This is 43% lower than the Denver average of $45.28.

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

Steamboat Springs, Colorado pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Loveland, Colorado ($56) and Aurora, Colorado ($55). Aurora, Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $31 per hour — Steamboat Springs, Colorado pays 97% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Steamboat Springs, Colorado	$61	$75
Loveland, Colorado	$56	$62
Aurora, Colorado	$55	$84
Longmont, Colorado	$54	$60
Fort Collins, Colorado	$52	$61
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$49	$60
Denver, Colorado	$45	$57

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Denver?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $31 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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