Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Highlands Ranch, CO

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$51.54/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Highlands Ranch, CO is $51.54 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Colorado average of $46.47.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$51.54/hour

Highlands Ranch, CO

11% higher than the US average.

$46.47/hour

Colorado

2% higher than the US average.

$45.76/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Highlands Ranch Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$35/hour

This is 49% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $51.54.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$21/hour

This is 144% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $51.54.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Aurora, Colorado pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Longmont, Colorado ($55) and Loveland, Colorado ($51). Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Highlands Ranch, CO average for Allied Health Professionals is $52 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 7% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado	$55	$81
Longmont, Colorado	$55	$67
Loveland, Colorado	$51	$62

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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