Therapist Salary Guide: Colorado
Average Therapist Salary
$45.68/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Colorado is $45.68 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $48.54.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages
$45.68/hour
Colorado
6% lower than the US average.
$48.54/hour
United States
What cities in Colorado pay the most for Therapists?
Pueblo, Colorado pays Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Englewood, Colorado ($48) and Littleton, Colorado ($47). Pueblo, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Colorado average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Pueblo, Colorado pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, Colorado | $49 | $58 |
| Englewood, Colorado | $48 | $55 |
| Littleton, Colorado | $47 | $47 |
| Parker, Colorado | $47 | $47 |
| Lone Tree, Colorado | $46 | $47 |
| Lakewood, Colorado | $46 | $47 |
| Westminster, Colorado | $45 | $47 |
| Denver, Colorado | $44 | $47 |
| Arvada, Colorado | $43 | $47 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in Colorado?
Speech Language Pathologist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Colorado, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Physical Therapist ($52) and Occupational Therapist ($47). Physical Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Colorado average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Speech Language Pathologist earns 23% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathologist | $56 | $58 |
| Physical Therapist | $52 | $62 |
| Occupational Therapist | $47 | $58 |
| Mental Health | $35 | $51 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Colorado compare to nearby states?
Arizona pays Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Idaho ($46) and Oklahoma ($46). Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Colorado average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Arizona pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $49 | $60 |
| Idaho | $46 | $52 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $57 |
| Texas | $45 | $53 |
| Kansas | $45 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Colorado?
Confluent Health pays Therapists the most, averaging $84 per hour, followed by UCHealth (Colorado) ($39) and Med Hires ($33). For comparison, the Colorado average for Therapists is $46 per hour — Confluent Health pays 84% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Confluent Health | $84 | $84 |
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $39 | $52 |
| Med Hires | $33 | $33 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Outpatient Physical Therapist
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Aurora, CO
- 5x8 hrs
$100K-120K/year
approximately $48-58/hrOutpatient Physical Therapist
- Parkview Medical Center
- Pueblo, CO
- Days
$41-62/hour
Outpatient Physical Therapist
- Parkview Medical Center
- Pueblo, CO
- Days
$41-62/hour
Level I - Outpatient Physical Therapist
- Parkview Medical Center
- Pueblo, CO
- Days
$41-62/hour
Inpatient Occupational Therapist
- Parkview Medical Center
- Pueblo, CO
- Days
$39-58/hour
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