Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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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

68% lower than the US average.

$26.72/hour

Missouri

72% lower than the US average.

$46.03/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$21/hour

This is 138% lower than the Saint Louis average of $49.14.

San Antonio, Texas

$35/hour

This is 41% lower than the Saint Louis average of $49.14.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $49 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 79% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$49	$72

What are the highest paying Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Saint Louis?

BJC HealthCare pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Medasource ($40). For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 50% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$41	$41
Medasource	$40	$40

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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