Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Columbia, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Respiratory Care Practitioner jobs, paying up to $70/hr. This is 52% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Care Practitioner 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 Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$23.41/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Columbia, MO is $23.41 per hour. This is 109% lower than the Missouri average of $49.02.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages

$23.41/hour

Columbia, MO

89% lower than the US average.

$49.02/hour

Missouri

10% higher than the US average.

$44.13/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$49/hour

This is 52% higher than the Columbia average of $23.41.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$49	$70

Last updated on April 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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