Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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

Excelsior Springs is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 1% lower than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Smithville, paying up to $100/hr, Kansas City, paying up to $100/hr, and Lee's Summit, 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 3% higher than the Missouri average of $26.72.

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

13% lower than the US average.

$26.72/hour

Missouri

16% lower than the US average.

$30.98/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

$25/hour

This is 1% lower than the Saint Louis average of $25.25.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$27/hour

This is 5% higher than the Saint Louis average of $25.25.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri	$27	$100
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$27	$100

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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