How much does a respiratory therapist make in Colorado?
$86,220a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Colorado. That is $41.45 an hour or $7,185 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.45
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,560Median: $86,220Highest 10%: $109,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,560 | $32.00 | |
| 25th | $78,980 | $37.97 | |
| Median | $86,220 | $41.45 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.14 | |
| 90th | $109,100 | $52.44 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $91,880 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $87,890 |
| Denver, CO | $85,870 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $83,880 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $81,290 |
| Pueblo, CO | $80,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 12. Delaware | $91,080 |
| 13. Maryland | $88,960 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $86,900 |
| 15. Colorado | $86,220 |
| 16. Nevada | $85,480 |
| 17. Connecticut | $85,230 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $84,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $41.45 ($86,220 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $86,220 against $82,280 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Colorado rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Colorado ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays respiratory therapists the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $91,880 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.