Respiratory Therapist salary in Colorado
The median respiratory therapist pay in Colorado is $40.95 per hour, about $85,176 a year, based on 10 postings from 3 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 10roles with published pay
- $40.95median pay per hour
- $30–$51typical published range
- 3employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39.53 | $82,227 |
| 25th percentile | $39.93 | $83,054 |
| Median | $40.95 | $85,176 |
| 75th percentile | $41.35 | $86,003 |
| 90th percentile | $41.62 | $86,576 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2 | $41.48 | $86,278 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health | 2 | $41.48 | $86,278 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 6 | $40.95 | $85,176 |
| Banner Health | 2 | $39.59 | $82,347 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $54.16 | +32% |
| Minnesota | $48.38 | +18% |
| California | $46.92 | +15% |
| Delaware | $46.29 | +13% |
| Massachusetts | $44.80 | +9% |
| Arizona | $43.92 | +7% |
| New Jersey | $43.69 | +7% |
| Maryland | $42.16 | +3% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
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Common questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Colorado?
The median is $40.95 per hour, about $85,176 a year, across 10 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $40 and $41 per hour.
Who pays respiratory therapists the most in Colorado?
3 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at Denver Health.
What do respiratory therapists get paid at other hospitals in Colorado?
- Denver HealthDenver, CO$41.48/hr
- CommonSpirit HealthDurango, CO$40.95/hr
- Banner HealthSterling, CO$39.59/hr
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Your RT pay reportColorado · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 2 postings$41.48/ hr$33–$50
- CommonSpirit HealthDurango, CO · 6 postings$40.95/ hr$29–$53
- Banner HealthSterling, CO · 2 postings$39.59/ hr$30–$49
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2What they are offering now
10 RT postings with published pay in Colorado, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Registered Respiratory Therapist RRTPermanent$29.69–$49.49/ hour
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Per DiemPer diem$29.69–$49.49/ hour
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