Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,930/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Kansas City, MO is $1,930 per week. This is 31% lower than the US average of $2,523.

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,930/week

Kansas City, MO

31% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Liberty, Missouri

$2,098/week

This is 17% lower than the Kansas City average of $2,453.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,572/week

This is 5% higher than the Kansas City average of $2,453.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

$2,027/week

This is 21% lower than the Kansas City average of $2,453.

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,045 per week, followed by Liberty, Missouri ($1,937) and Joplin, Missouri ($1,793). Columbia, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,100. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,930 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 6% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri	$2,045	$2,100
Liberty, Missouri	$1,937	$1,989
Joplin, Missouri	$1,793	$1,900
Saint Louis, Missouri	$1,792	$1,948

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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