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 $63/hr. This is 41% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, Smithville, paying up to $100/hr, and Kansas City, 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

68% lower than the US average.

$26.72/hour

Missouri

73% lower than the US average.

$46.23/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$26/hour

This is 84% lower than the Saint Louis average of $46.89.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$47	$63

Last updated on June 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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