Respiratory Therapists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $78,360 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.68
10th percentile $60,390
90th percentile $99,920
Employed locally 60
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,390
    25th
    $66,560
    50th (median)
    $78,360
    75th
    $86,060
    90th
    $99,920

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 110% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 10% above 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,910
    Dental Hygienists $94,840
    Physical Therapists $98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Grand Junction, CO is $37.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.73 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Grand Junction, CO is 2.6% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,390 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,560.