Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Boulder, CO
Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary
$35.68/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Boulder, CO is $35.68 per hour. This is 49% lower than the Colorado average of $53.13.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Boulder, CO compared to State and National Averages
$35.68/hour
Boulder, CO
48% lower than the US average.
$53.13/hour
Colorado
This is equal to the US average
$52.94/hour
United States
How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Boulder Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Boulder Compare to Other Cities
Longmont, Colorado
$54/hour
This is 34% higher than the Boulder average of $35.68.
Denver, Colorado
$45/hour
This is 21% higher than the Boulder average of $35.68.
Englewood, Colorado
$32/hour
This is 13% lower than the Boulder average of $35.68.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?
Steamboat Springs, Colorado pays Respiratory Care Practitioners 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 Boulder, CO average for Allied Health Professionals is $36 per hour — Steamboat Springs, Colorado pays 71% 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 |
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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