Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Mexico, MO
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$25.80/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Mexico, 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 Mexico, MO compared to State and National Averages
$25.80/hour
Mexico, MO
94% lower than the US average.
$26.72/hour
Missouri
87% lower than the US average.
$50.02/hour
United States
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Mexico Compare to Other Cities
How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Mexico Compare to Other Cities
Columbia, Missouri
$23/hour
This is 5% higher than the Mexico average of $22.28.
Jefferson City, Missouri
$23/hour
This is 3% higher than the Mexico average of $22.28.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 56% higher than the Mexico average of $22.28.
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 ($38) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($27). Lee's Summit, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Mexico, MO average for Respiratory Therapists is $26 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 96% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $80 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $38 | $45 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $27 | $100 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Mexico?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $26 per hour. For comparison, the Mexico, MO average for Respiratory Therapists is $26 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $26 | $26 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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