Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$38.49/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Kansas City, MO is $38.49 per hour. This is 25% lower than the Missouri average of $48.07.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.49/hour

Kansas City, MO

30% lower than the US average.

$48.07/hour

Missouri

4% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 64% lower than the Kansas City average of $38.49.

Jefferson City, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 68% lower than the Kansas City average of $38.49.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 24% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.49.

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 ($38) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($27). Lee's Summit, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Allied Health Professionals is $38 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 31% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$80
Kansas City, Missouri	$38	$45
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$27	$100

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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