Respiratory Therapist salary in Missouri
What respiratory therapists earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,390$37.69 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$64,800 – $83,030Top 10%: $95,730+
Jobs3,0301.15× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $79,210 | $38.08 | 1,260 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $79,140 | $38.05 | 1,190 |
| Springfield, MO | $72,490 | $34.85 | 310 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $68,330 | $32.85 | 160 |
| Columbia, MO | $69,400 | $33.36 | 150 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $65,630 | $31.55 | 150 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $66,870 | $32.15 | 150 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $66,910 | $32.17 | 90 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $73,420 | $35.30 | 80 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $80,000 | $38.46 | 70 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $77,500 | $37.26 | 50 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $73,860 | $35.51 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Texas · $79,540 Wyoming · $79,330 Oklahoma · $78,800 Pennsylvania · $78,490 Idaho · $78,460 South Carolina · $77,740
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Missouri?
Respiratory Therapists in Missouri earned a median of $78,390 a year ($37.69 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $64,800 to $83,030.
Where in Missouri do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in St. Louis, MO-IL at $79,210.
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.