Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Washington, MO

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$25.80/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Washington, MO is $25.80 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Missouri average of $26.72.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$25.80/hour

Washington, MO

100% lower than the US average.

$26.72/hour

Missouri

93% lower than the US average.

$51.62/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$27/hour

This is 18% higher than the Washington average of $22.28.

Columbia, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 5% higher than the Washington average of $22.28.

Springfield, Missouri

$23/hour

This is 4% higher than the Washington average of $22.28.

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 Washington, MO average for Respiratory Therapists is $26 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 96% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$50	$83
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$45
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$27	$100

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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