Respiratory Therapists Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $66,960 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.19
10th percentile $53,510
90th percentile $80,840
Employed locally 150
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,510
    25th
    $63,480
    50th (median)
    $66,960
    75th
    $80,840
    90th
    $80,840

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 96% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 4% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Modesto, CA $103,820
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $100,780
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $95,480

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,370
    Family Medicine Physicians $67,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,140
    Pharmacists $134,540
    Psychiatric Technicians $41,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Columbia, MO is $32.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.28 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Columbia, MO is 16.8% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $53,510 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,480.