Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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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 3% higher than the Missouri average of $26.72.

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

66% lower than the US average.

$26.72/hour

Missouri

71% lower than the US average.

$45.71/hour

United States

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

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Detroit, Michigan

$37/hour

This is 35% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.06.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$21/hour

This is 135% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.06.

Richmond, Virginia

$28/hour

This is 77% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.06.

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 Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 82% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$72

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

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 34% more.

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

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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