How much does a respiratory therapist make in Denver?
$85,870a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $41.28 an hour or $7,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.28
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,230Median: $85,870Highest 10%: $110,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,230 | $31.36 | |
| 25th | $79,090 | $38.02 | |
| Median | $85,870 | $41.28 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.14 | |
| 90th | $110,100 | $52.92 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Boulder, CO | $91,880 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $87,890 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $83,880 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $81,290 |
| Pueblo, CO | $80,860 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $41.28 ($85,870 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $85,870 against $82,280 nationally, 4% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $86,220, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for respiratory therapist pay?
59 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,100 or more.
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.