Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

Q: What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Highlands Ranch is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 33% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Lafayette, paying up to $100/hr, Longmont, paying up to $100/hr, and Louisville, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$31.05/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Thornton, CO is $31.05 per hour. This is equal to the Colorado average

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$31.05/hour

Thornton, CO

7% higher than the US average.

$30.98/hour

Colorado

7% higher than the US average.

$28.95/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

$25/hour

This is 26% lower than the Thornton average of $31.63.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$27/hour

This is 19% lower than the Thornton average of $31.63.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado	$32	$100

Last updated on February 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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