Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Wheat Ridge, CO
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$31.05/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge, CO compared to State and National Averages
$31.05/hour
Wheat Ridge, CO
71% lower than the US average.
$30.98/hour
Colorado
72% lower than the US average.
$53.15/hour
United States
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Wheat Ridge Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Wheat Ridge Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$45/hour
This is 30% higher than the Wheat Ridge average of $31.63.
Englewood, Colorado
$32/hour
This is equal to the Wheat Ridge average
Lone Tree, Colorado
$32/hour
This is equal to the Wheat Ridge average
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 Wheat Ridge, 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 | $55 | $63 |
| Fort Collins, Colorado | $52 | $61 |
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado | $49 | $60 |
| Denver, Colorado | $45 | $57 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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