Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Colorado

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Colorado?

The highest paying employer in Colorado for Respiratory Therapist jobs is UCHealth (Colorado), paying up to $40/hr. This is 12% lower than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Colorado.

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

Steamboat Springs is currently the highest paying city in Colorado for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 16% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Colorado. Other top paying cities include Colorado Springs, paying up to $59/hr, Loveland, paying up to $57/hr, and Highlands Ranch, paying up to $57/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$44.43/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Colorado is $44.43 per hour. This is 21% higher than the US average of $35.06.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages

$44.43/hour

Colorado

21% higher than the US average.

$35.06/hour

United States

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Loveland, Colorado	$48	$57
Highlands Ranch, Colorado	$46	$57
Fort Collins, Colorado	$45	$61
Aurora, Colorado	$44	$57
Denver, Colorado	$36	$57
Longmont, Colorado	$36	$100

How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Colorado compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Arizona	$29	$36
Texas	$28	$32

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Colorado?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UCHealth (Colorado)	$40	$42
Insight Global	$35	$35
HealthOne	$30	$30

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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