Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Aurora, CO

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

Steamboat Springs is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $77/hr. This is 51% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Pueblo, paying up to $84/hr, Aurora, paying up to $81/hr, and Loveland, paying up to $84/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 53% lower than the Colorado average of $47.41.

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

48% lower than the US average.

$47.41/hour

Colorado

3% higher than the US average.

$46.04/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$47/hour

This is 22% lower than the Aurora average of $57.63.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$25/hour

This is 127% lower than the Aurora average of $57.63.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado	$58	$81
Loveland, Colorado	$57	$84
Longmont, Colorado	$57	$77

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 August 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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