Respiratory Therapist Salary in Colorado
Respiratory Therapist pay in Colorado, explained
Respiratory therapists in Colorado earn a median of $86,220 per year ($41.45 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $66,560, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $109,070. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.
Is $86,220 good pay in Colorado?
Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $86,220 is worth about $83,666 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #34 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).
See the full Respiratory Therapist Real Pay Index arrow_forward
Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Colorado
Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states
Respiratory Therapist in Colorado: FAQ
How much do respiratory therapists make in Colorado?
Respiratory therapists in Colorado earn a median of $86,220 per year ($41.45 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.
Does Colorado pay respiratory therapists well?
At $86,220, Colorado pays 5% above the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 2,110 work in the state.