Respiratory Therapists Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,610 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.24
10th percentile $61,080
90th percentile $101,210
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,080
    25th
    $74,330
    50th (median)
    $81,610
    75th
    $85,980
    90th
    $101,210

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,050
    Emergency Medical Technicians$37,340
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,910
    Physical Therapists$102,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $39.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.48 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 1.4% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,080 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,330.