Respiratory Therapists Salary
Respiratory Therapists in Colorado make a median of $86,220 a year, or about $41.45 an hour. The range runs from $67K at the entry level to $109K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $86K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level respiratory therapists (10th percentile) start around $67K. Mid-career wages sit at $86K. Top earners bring in $109K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.
Respiratory Therapists salary by metro in Colorado
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $92K | +7% | 130 |
| Colorado Springs | $88K | +2% | 330 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $86K | -0% | 1,100 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $84K | -3% | N/A |
| Grand Junction | $81K | -6% | 70 |
| Pueblo | $81K | -6% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for respiratory therapists in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new respiratory therapists typically earn — is $67K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,994/month.
Is respiratory therapist a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $86K locally vs. $82K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for respiratory therapists?
Colorado pays $86K median vs. the U.S. average of $82K — that’s +5%.
How much do respiratory therapists make in Colorado?
The median is $86,220 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $66,560, and experienced respiratory therapists can clear $109,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $86K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,437/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a respiratory therapists salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median respiratory therapists salary is worth about $86,220 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do respiratory therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.