Respiratory Therapists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $80,400 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.65
10th percentile $64,120
90th percentile $97,480
Employed locally 300
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,120
    25th
    $76,080
    50th (median)
    $80,400
    75th
    $96,020
    90th
    $97,480

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 92% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 8% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,870
    Physical Therapists $99,830
    Speech-Language Pathologists $104,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $66,190
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO is $38.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.21 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 0.1% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,120 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,080.