Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Thornton, CO

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$2,113/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Thornton, CO is $2,113 per week. This is 19% lower than the US average of $2,524.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 346 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,113/week

Thornton, CO

19% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$2,182/week

This is 5% lower than the Thornton average of $2,286.

Englewood, Colorado

$2,237/week

This is 2% lower than the Thornton average of $2,286.

Aurora, Colorado

$2,507/week

This is 9% higher than the Thornton average of $2,286.

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Glenwood Springs, Colorado pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,551 per week, followed by Colorado Springs, Colorado ($2,387) and Aurora, Colorado ($2,298). Aurora, Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,279. For comparison, the Colorado average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $2,113 per week — Glenwood Springs, Colorado pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Glenwood Springs, Colorado$2,551$2,671
Colorado Springs, Colorado$2,387$2,725
Aurora, Colorado$2,298$3,279

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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