Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Missouri

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri?

The highest paying employer in Missouri for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs is BJC HealthCare, paying up to $37/hr. This is 15% lower than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri.

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 15% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Kansas City, paying up to $36/hr, Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, and Smithville, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$42.37/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Missouri is $42.37 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $34.01.

Last updated on December 6, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$42.37/hour

Missouri

20% higher than the US average.

$34.01/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$70
Kansas City, Missouri	$29	$36
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$27	$100

How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Missouri compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas	$27	$36
Tennessee	$25	$31

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$37	$38
HCA MidAmerica Health	$30	$30

Last updated on December 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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