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 $70/hr. This is 1% 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

$46.74/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO is $46.74 per hour. This is equal to the Missouri average

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$46.74/hour

Saint Louis, MO

4% higher than the US average.

$46.74/hour

Missouri

4% higher than the US average.

$45.06/hour

United States

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

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Detroit, Michigan

$35/hour

This is 36% lower than the Saint Louis average of $47.22.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$26/hour

This is 79% lower than the Saint Louis average of $47.22.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$47	$70

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

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

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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