Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary in Colorado

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How much does a Registered Respiratory Therapist make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Colorado is around $75,378, with an hourly rate of $36. The average salary ranges from $60,388 (10th percentile) to $88,732 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $67,532 (25th percentile) and $82,368 (75th percentile). A Registered Respiratory Therapist's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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75th Percentile $82,368 $6,864 $1,584 $40
Average $75,378 $6,281 $1,450 $36
25th Percentile $67,532 $5,628 $1,299 $32
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KA Recruiting Inc. - Meredith, CO

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$67,532
Average $75,378/year
$82,368
$5,628
Average $6,281/month
$6,864
$1,299
Average $1,450/week
$1,584
$32
Average $36/hour
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75th Percentile $82,368 $6,864 $1,584 $40
Average $75,378 $6,281 $1,450 $36
25th Percentile $67,532 $5,628 $1,299 $32

How does experience level affect a Registered Respiratory Therapist's Salary?

An entry-level Registered Respiratory Therapist with under 1 year experience makes about $72,216. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Registered Respiratory Therapist makes around $72,801. After 2-4 years, the Registered Respiratory Therapist pay rises to about $75,586. Those senior Registered Respiratory Therapist with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $78,508, and those Registered Respiratory Therapist having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $79,029 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Registered Respiratory Therapist $72,216
Intermediate Level Registered Respiratory Therapist $72,801
Senior Level Registered Respiratory Therapist $75,586
Specialist Level Registered Respiratory Therapist $78,508
Expert Level Registered Respiratory Therapist $79,029
$72,216 0 yr
$72,801 < 2 yrs
$75,586 2-4 yrs
$78,508 5-8 yrs
$79,029 > 8 yrs
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