Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Highlands Ranch, CO

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$48.59/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Highlands Ranch, CO is $48.59 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Colorado average of $46.95.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.59/hour

Highlands Ranch, CO

9% lower than the US average.

$46.95/hour

Colorado

13% lower than the US average.

$53.15/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Highlands Ranch Compare to Other Cities

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Lone Tree, Colorado

$32/hour

This is 54% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $48.59.

Englewood, Colorado

$32/hour

This is 54% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $48.59.

Denver, Colorado

$45/hour

This is 8% lower than the Highlands Ranch average of $48.59.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Steamboat Springs, Colorado pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Loveland, Colorado ($56) and Aurora, Colorado ($55). Aurora, Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the Highlands Ranch, CO average for Allied Health Professionals is $49 per hour — Steamboat Springs, Colorado pays 26% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Steamboat Springs, Colorado	$61	$75
Loveland, Colorado	$56	$62
Aurora, Colorado	$55	$84
Longmont, Colorado	$55	$63
Fort Collins, Colorado	$52	$61
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$49	$60
Denver, Colorado	$45	$57

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

Only UCHealth (Colorado) reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Highlands Ranch, CO average for Allied Health Professionals is $49 per hour — UCHealth (Colorado) pays 19% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$40	$40

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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