Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary
$46.36/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Missouri is $46.36 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $42.73.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$46.36/hour
Missouri
8% higher than the US average.
$42.73/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($37) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($27). Lee's Summit, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Missouri average for Allied Health Professionals is $46 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $79 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $37 | $45 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $27 | $100 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care
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$10-80/hour
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$10-80/hour
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- Fulton, MO
$10-80/hour
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- Boonville, MO
$8-79/hour
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