Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,690 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.68
10th percentile $70,260
90th percentile $117,740
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,260
    25th
    $83,080
    50th (median)
    $86,690
    75th
    $99,830
    90th
    $117,740

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,070
    Physical Therapists $105,300
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,190
    Family Medicine Physicians $317,690
    Nurse Practitioners $132,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northwest Colorado is $41.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northwest Colorado is 7.8% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $70,260 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,080.