Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Springfield, MO

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$23.16/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Springfield, MO is $23.16 per hour. This is 15% lower than the Missouri average of $26.72.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$23.16/hour

Springfield, MO

129% lower than the US average.

$26.72/hour

Missouri

98% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$55/hour

This is 58% higher than the Springfield average of $23.16.

Jefferson City, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 1% lower than the Springfield average of $23.16.

Columbia, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 1% higher than the Springfield average of $23.16.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($39) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($27). Lee's Summit, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Springfield, MO average for Allied Health Professionals is $23 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 117% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$84
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$45
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$27	$100

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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