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

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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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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