Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Saint Louis, 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 $70/hr. This is 45% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Kansas City, paying up to $36/hr, Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, and Smithville, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$27.46/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Saint Louis, MO is $27.46 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Missouri average of $30.30.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$27.46/hour

Saint Louis, MO

40% 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 Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$31/hour

This is 63% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.09.

Loveland, Colorado

$47/hour

This is 7% lower than the Saint Louis average of $50.09.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max 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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