Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Denver, 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 $57/hr. This is 42% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Colorado Springs, paying up to $59/hr, Loveland, paying up to $57/hr, and Highlands Ranch, paying up to $57/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$31.05/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Denver, CO is $31.05 per hour. This is 43% lower than the Colorado average of $44.43.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$31.05/hour

Denver, CO

24% lower than the US average.

$44.43/hour

Colorado

14% higher than the US average.

$38.37/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Denver Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$30/hour

This is 19% lower than the Denver average of $35.76.

San Antonio, Texas

$31/hour

This is 17% lower than the Denver average of $35.76.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Loveland, Colorado	$48	$57
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$46	$57
Fort Collins, Colorado	$45	$61
Aurora, Colorado	$44	$57
Denver, Colorado	$36	$57
Longmont, Colorado	$36	$100

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HealthOne	$30	$30

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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