Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Thornton, CO
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$31.05/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Thornton, CO is $31.05 per hour. This is 51% lower than the Colorado average of $46.88.
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
47% lower than the US average.
$46.88/hour
Colorado
3% higher than the US average.
$45.69/hour
United States
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities
San Antonio, Texas
$35/hour
This is 10% higher than the Thornton average of $31.63.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$21/hour
This is 48% lower than the Thornton average of $31.63.
Richmond, Virginia
$28/hour
This is 12% lower than the Thornton average of $31.63.
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 ($54) and Loveland, Colorado ($51). Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Respiratory Therapists is $31 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 78% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora, Colorado | $55 | $81 |
| Longmont, Colorado | $54 | $64 |
| Loveland, Colorado | $51 | $61 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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