Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Golden, 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 16% 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

$44.43/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Golden, CO is $44.43 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $38.03.

Last updated on December 22, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$44.43/hour

Golden, CO

14% higher than the US average.

$38.03/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Golden Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$30/hour

San Antonio, Texas

$30/hour

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

Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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