Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Merriam, KS

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

Wichita is currently the highest paying city in Kansas for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $33/hr. This is 7% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Kansas. Other top paying cities include Overland Park, paying up to $34/hr, Leavenworth, paying up to $100/hr, and Olathe, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$27.21/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Merriam, KS is $27.21 per hour. This is 42% lower than the US average of $38.53.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Merriam, KS compared to State and National Averages

$27.21/hour

Merriam, KS

42% lower than the US average.

$38.53/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Merriam Compare to Other Cities

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Loveland, Colorado

$47/hour

San Antonio, Texas

$31/hour

What cities in Kansas pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas	$29	$34
Lenexa, Kansas	$27	$100

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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