Respiratory Therapist salary in Kansas
What respiratory therapists earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$76,970$37.01 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$64,680 – $81,240Top 10%: $94,600+
Jobs1,4501.12× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $79,140 | $38.05 | 1,190 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $77,860 | $37.44 | 370 |
| Wichita, KS | $71,330 | $34.29 | 320 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $65,630 | $31.55 | 150 |
| Topeka, KS | $77,190 | $37.11 | 120 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $73,860 | $35.51 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $78,800 Pennsylvania · $78,490 Idaho · $78,460 Missouri · $78,390 South Carolina · $77,740 Louisiana · $75,240
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Pharmacists · $137,800 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Kansas?
Respiratory Therapists in Kansas earned a median of $76,970 a year ($37.01 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $64,680 to $81,240.
Where in Kansas do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $79,140.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.