Respiratory Therapists Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Colorado
Respiratory Therapists in Colorado earn a median salary of $82,318 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.3% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 1,950 respiratory therapists are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $77,780 to $88,310 depending on location.
$82,318
Avg median salary in Colorado
$88,310
Highest paying metro
$77,780
Lowest paying metro
1,950
Employed in Colorado
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inRespiratory Therapists salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $88,310 | $73,350 | $94,370 | 110 |
| Northwest Colorado | $86,690 | $83,080 | $99,830 | 70 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $83,900 | $78,670 | $83,900 | 170 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $81,610 | $74,330 | $85,980 | 70 |
| Denver, CO | $81,490 | $71,230 | $96,210 | 1,090 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $80,400 | $76,080 | $96,020 | 300 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $78,360 | $66,560 | $86,060 | 60 |
| Pueblo, CO | $77,780 | $67,420 | $89,630 | 80 |