Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Aurora, CO

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

Pueblo is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $60/hr. This is 41% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Colorado Springs, paying up to $59/hr, Steamboat Springs, paying up to $57/hr, and Loveland, paying up to $57/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$31.05/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Aurora, CO is $31.05 per hour. This is 45% lower than the Colorado average of $45.05.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Aurora, CO compared to State and National Averages

$31.05/hour

Aurora, CO

25% lower than the US average.

$45.05/hour

Colorado

14% higher than the US average.

$38.90/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$31/hour

This is 47% lower than the Aurora average of $45.23.

San Antonio, Texas

$30/hour

This is 50% lower than the Aurora average of $45.23.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

$25/hour

This is 80% lower than the Aurora average of $45.23.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Loveland, Colorado	$47	$57
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$46	$57
Aurora, Colorado	$45	$57
Fort Collins, Colorado	$44	$59
Longmont, Colorado	$36	$100

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$40	$40

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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