verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$86,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.45/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
2,110
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$83,666 #34 of 51

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).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,560
$32.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$86,220
$41.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$109,070
$52.44/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $86,220 $83,666
Nebraska $81,590 $90,552 +$4,630
Utah $80,650 $81,577 +$5,570
Wyoming $79,330 $85,585 +$6,890
Oklahoma $78,800 $89,705 +$7,420
Kansas $76,970 $85,458 +$9,250
New Mexico $68,870 $74,687 +$17,350

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.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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