Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Springfield, MO
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$23.16/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Springfield, MO is $23.16 per hour. This is 15% lower than the Missouri average of $26.72.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Springfield, MO compared to State and National Averages
$23.16/hour
Springfield, MO
94% lower than the US average.
$26.72/hour
Missouri
68% lower than the US average.
$45.00/hour
United States
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 54% higher than the Springfield average of $23.16.
Detroit, Michigan
$38/hour
This is 38% higher than the Springfield average of $23.16.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$23/hour
This is 1% lower than the Springfield average of $23.16.
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 $85. For comparison, the Springfield, MO average for Allied Health Professionals is $23 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 115% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $85 |
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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