Respiratory Therapists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $83,900 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.34
10th percentile $67,360
90th percentile $102,610
Employed locally 170
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,360
    25th
    $78,670
    50th (median)
    $83,900
    75th
    $83,900
    90th
    $102,610

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,600
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,020
    Physical Therapists $91,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Fort Collins, CO is $40.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.71 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 4.3% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $67,360 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,670.