Respiratory Therapists Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $77,780 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.40
10th percentile $61,190
90th percentile $103,080
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,190
    25th
    $67,420
    50th (median)
    $77,780
    75th
    $89,630
    90th
    $103,080

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 125% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 25% 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 Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67,310
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,740
    Nurse Practitioners$125,370
    Psychiatric Technicians$48,080
    Family Medicine Physicians$256,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Pueblo?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Pueblo, CO is $37.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.10 or more per hour.

    Is Pueblo above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Pueblo, CO is 3.3% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,190 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,420.