Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Joplin, MO
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$24.34/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Joplin, MO is $24.34 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Missouri average of $26.72.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Joplin, MO compared to State and National Averages
$24.34/hour
Joplin, MO
88% lower than the US average.
$26.72/hour
Missouri
72% lower than the US average.
$45.85/hour
United States
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 51% higher than the Joplin average of $24.34.
San Antonio, Texas
$35/hour
This is 30% higher than the Joplin average of $24.34.
Detroit, Michigan
$37/hour
This is 34% higher than the Joplin average of $24.34.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $50 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Allied Health Professionals is $24 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 104% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $72 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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