Respiratory Therapists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $88,310 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.46
10th percentile $66,890
90th percentile $103,030
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,890
    25th
    $73,350
    50th (median)
    $88,310
    75th
    $94,370
    90th
    $103,030

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 86% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    District of Columbia $104,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,910
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $95,780
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $95,480

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,530
    Physical Therapists $98,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $69,740
    Dental Hygienists $125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Boulder, CO is $42.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.34 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Boulder, CO is 9.8% above the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,890 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,350.