Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Saint Louis, 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 $71/hr. This is 45% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Kansas City, paying up to $37/hr, Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, and Smithville, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$27.46/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO is $27.46 per hour. This is 54% lower than the Missouri average of $42.37.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$27.46/hour

Saint Louis, MO

41% lower than the US average.

$42.37/hour

Missouri

9% higher than the US average.

$38.63/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$30/hour

This is 66% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.37.

Detroit, Michigan

$33/hour

This is 51% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.37.

Dallas, Texas

$31/hour

This is 65% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.37.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$71
Kansas City, Missouri	$30	$37
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$27	$100

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Saint Louis?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$37	$38

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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