Respiratory Therapists Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,880 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.68
10th percentile $51,730
90th percentile $82,520
Employed locally 140
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,730
    25th
    $63,450
    50th (median)
    $65,880
    75th
    $77,950
    90th
    $82,520

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $55,250
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,030
    Pharmacists $135,730
    Nurse Practitioners $116,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Central Missouri is $31.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.28 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Central Missouri is 18.1% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $51,730 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,450.