Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Colorado Springs, CO

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$31.61/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Colorado Springs, CO is $31.61 per hour. This is 45% lower than the Colorado average of $45.97.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$31.61/hour

Colorado Springs, CO

47% lower than the US average.

$45.97/hour

Colorado

1% lower than the US average.

$46.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Colorado Springs Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$22/hour

This is 152% lower than the Colorado Springs average of $54.60.

Richmond, Virginia

$28/hour

This is 93% lower than the Colorado Springs average of $54.60.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Aurora, Colorado pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Loveland, Colorado ($53). Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Colorado Springs, CO average for Respiratory Therapists is $32 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 74% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado	$55	$81
Loveland, Colorado	$53	$62

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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