Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: North Kansas City, MO

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.48/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in North Kansas City, MO is $28.48 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Missouri average of $30.30.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in North Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$28.48/hour

North Kansas City, MO

35% lower than the US average.

$30.30/hour

Missouri

27% lower than the US average.

$38.53/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in North Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Loveland, Colorado

$47/hour

This is 42% higher than the North Kansas City average of $27.29.

San Antonio, Texas

$31/hour

This is 11% higher than the North Kansas City average of $27.29.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$29$36
Lee's Summit, Missouri$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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