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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Fort Collins, CO
A short ICU limits ventilated patients. Pay someone who keeps it open from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Boulder, CO.
What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose therapists to travel contracts. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who runs the ICU alone.
| Percentile | Metro | CO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $78,290 | $78,980 | $74,520 |
| Median | $83,880 | $86,220 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $97,130 | $100,130 | $98,730 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the unit, the shift, and the ventilator mix you need covered. Ask about the RRT credential and how much critical care time the person has.
License and training
Every state except Alaska licenses respiratory therapists. Most employers want the NBRC's CRT or RRT credential. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, respiratory therapists
Nearby metros
- Boulder, CO · 38 miles
- Denver, CO · 55 miles
- Colorado Springs, CO · 117 miles
- Pueblo, CO · 159 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Fort Collins, CO?
In Fort Collins, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $83.9K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $78.3K to $97.1K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Fort Collins?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Fort Collins, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Advanced Care Hospital of Northern Colorado, Avenues Recovery Center At Fort Collins, Banner Health.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in Colorado?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the Colorado board before you start in Fort Collins.
What should a hospital in Fort Collins weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. This metro is within 3 percent of the Colorado median.