Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Lakewood, CO
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$31.05/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Lakewood, CO is $31.05 per hour. This is 50% lower than the Colorado average of $46.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Lakewood, CO compared to State and National Averages
$31.05/hour
Lakewood, CO
50% lower than the US average.
$46.53/hour
Colorado
This is equal to the US average
$46.45/hour
United States
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$23/hour
This is 37% lower than the Lakewood average of $31.63.
Richmond, Virginia
$28/hour
This is 12% lower than the Lakewood average of $31.63.
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Aurora, Colorado pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Loveland, Colorado ($54). Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the Lakewood, CO average for Respiratory Therapists is $31 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 84% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, Colorado | $57 | $84 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $54 | $62 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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