Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Kansas City is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $36/hr. This is 1% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, Smithville, paying up to $100/hr, and Lee's Summit, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.48/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Kansas City, MO is $28.48 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Missouri average of $26.72.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$28.48/hour

Kansas City, MO

7% lower than the US average.

$26.72/hour

Missouri

14% lower than the US average.

$30.41/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

$25/hour

This is 15% lower than the Kansas City average of $28.79.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$27/hour

This is 8% lower than the Kansas City average of $28.79.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri	$29	$36
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$27	$100

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Children's Mercy	$34	$34
HCA MidAmerica Health	$25	$25

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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