Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Washington, MO

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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$22.28/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Washington, MO is $22.28 per hour. This is 108% lower than the Missouri average of $46.36.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$22.28/hour

Washington, MO

140% lower than the US average.

$46.36/hour

Missouri

15% lower than the US average.

$53.42/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$57/hour

This is 61% higher than the Washington average of $22.28.

Columbia, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 5% higher than the Washington average of $22.28.

Springfield, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 4% higher than the Washington average of $22.28.

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 Washington, MO average for Allied Health Professionals is $22 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 123% 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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