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Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$93,150
- Colorado Springs$89,910
- Denver$88,360
- Grand Junction$85,910
- Fort Collins$85,010
- Pueblo$83,860
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $93,150 | $91,880 | $83,420 | $70,971 | 105 |
| Colorado Springs | $89,910 | $87,890 | $78,920 | $68,834 | 101 |
| Denver | $88,360 | $85,870 | $79,090 | $67,812 | 106 |
| Grand Junction | $85,910 | $81,290 | $81,290 | $66,196 | 95 |
| Fort Collins | $85,010 | $83,880 | $78,290 | $65,602 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $83,860 | $80,860 | $76,690 | $64,844 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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