Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $50/hr. This is 34% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Kansas City, paying up to $37/hr, Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, and Smithville, 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 2% higher than the Missouri average of $27.93.

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

35% lower than the US average.

$27.93/hour

Missouri

37% lower than the US average.

$38.37/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$31/hour

This is 2% higher than the Kansas City average of $30.06.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri	$30	$37
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	$38
HCA MidAmerica Health	$25	$25

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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