Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Columbia, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $70/hr. This is 44% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, Smithville, paying up to $100/hr, and Kansas City, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$26.65/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, MO is $26.65 per hour. This is 75% lower than the Missouri average of $46.74.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages

$26.65/hour

Columbia, MO

66% lower than the US average.

$46.74/hour

Missouri

5% higher than the US average.

$44.20/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$48/hour

This is 51% higher than the Columbia average of $23.41.

Detroit, Michigan

$35/hour

This is 34% higher than the Columbia average of $23.41.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$26/hour

This is 10% higher than the Columbia average of $23.41.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$48	$70

Last updated on May 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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