Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$46.24/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Colorado is $46.24 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $38.31.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$46.24/hour
Colorado
17% higher than the US average.
$38.31/hour
United States
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 ($52). Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Colorado average for Respiratory Therapists is $46 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, Colorado | $55 | $81 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $52 | $62 |
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Only Texas reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $34 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Colorado average for Respiratory Therapists is $46 per hour — Texas pays 27% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $34 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Colorado?
Only UCHealth (Colorado) reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $40 per hour. UCHealth (Colorado) also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Colorado average for Respiratory Therapists is $46 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $40 | $42 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Lead - Respiratory Therapist
- UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center
- Steamboat Springs, CO
- Flexible
$34-51/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- UCHealth Greeley Hospital
- Greeley, CO
- Days
$32-47/hour
Float Respiratory Therapist
- UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion
- Aurora, CO
- Days
$32-47/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Nights
$32-47/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center - Estes Park
- Estes Park, CO
- Days
$32-47/hour
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