Respiratory Therapists Salary in Colorado
Respiratory Therapists in Colorado earn a median of $86,220 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,110
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,560; the top 10% earn over $109,070. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Colorado
How much do respiratory therapists make in Colorado?
The median is $86,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,560 and the top 10% earn over $109,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.