Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Jefferson City, MO

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$22.93/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Jefferson City, MO is $22.93 per hour. This is 17% lower than the Missouri average of $26.72.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Jefferson City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$22.93/hour

Jefferson City, MO

138% lower than the US average.

$26.72/hour

Missouri

104% lower than the US average.

$54.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Jefferson City Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 2% higher than the Jefferson City average of $22.93.

Springfield, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 1% higher than the Jefferson City average of $22.93.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 54% higher than the Jefferson City average of $22.93.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Respiratory Therapists 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 Jefferson City, MO average for Allied Health Professionals is $23 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 118% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$85
Kansas City, Missouri	$37	$45
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$27	$100

What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Jefferson City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Jefferson City, MO average for Allied Health Professionals is $23 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 97% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$45

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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