Respiratory Therapist Salary in Colorado
Based on 2K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$80,690
$38.793/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
+0.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $102K
2K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,770 |
| 25th percentile | $73,000 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,690 |
| 75th percentile | $94,430 |
| 90th percentile | $102,210 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,380 |
| 2023 | $80,770 |
| 2024 | $80,690 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,380 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $80,770 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $80,690 | $80,241 |