Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Cape Girardeau, 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 $60/hr. This is 47% 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

$24.50/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Cape Girardeau, MO is $24.50 per hour. This is 89% lower than the Missouri average of $46.26.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$24.50/hour

Cape Girardeau, MO

89% lower than the US average.

$46.26/hour

Missouri

This is equal to the US average

$46.25/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Cape Girardeau Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$46/hour

This is 47% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $24.50.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$46	$60

Last updated on June 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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