Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Kirksville, 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 $57/hr. This is 45% 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 Kansas City, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$25.80/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Kirksville, MO is $25.80 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Missouri average of $26.72.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$25.80/hour

Kirksville, MO

79% lower than the US average.

$26.72/hour

Missouri

73% lower than the US average.

$46.16/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Kirksville Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$21/hour

This is 6% lower than the Kirksville average of $22.28.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$47	$57

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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