Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Denver, CO

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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$42.11/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Denver, CO is $42.11 per hour. This is 22% lower than the Colorado average of $51.45.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Denver, CO compared to State and National Averages

$42.11/hour

Denver, CO

36% lower than the US average.

$51.45/hour

Colorado

11% lower than the US average.

$57.17/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Englewood, Colorado

$43/hour

This is 2% higher than the Denver average of $42.11.

Lone Tree, Colorado

$46/hour

This is 8% higher than the Denver average of $42.11.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

$26/hour

This is 59% lower than the Denver average of $42.11.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Aurora, Colorado pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($50) and Lone Tree, Colorado ($46). Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Denver, CO average for Allied Health Professionals is $42 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 29% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado	$54	$81
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$50	$61
Lone Tree, Colorado	$46	$57

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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