Respiratory Therapists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Respiratory Therapists in Missouri earn a median salary of $71,058 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.7% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 3,770 respiratory therapists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $63,270 to $79,950 depending on location.
$71,058
Avg median salary in Missouri
$79,950
Highest paying metro
$63,270
Lowest paying metro
3,770
Employed in Missouri
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $79,950 | $69,920 | $88,470 | 1,040 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $77,500 | $63,870 | $77,550 | 50 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $75,570 | $65,660 | $82,320 | 1,380 |
| Southwest Missouri | $74,080 | $62,760 | $79,670 | 80 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $73,860 | $59,980 | $73,860 | 50 |
| North Missouri | $73,240 | $62,610 | $79,510 | 90 |
| Southeast Missouri | $69,760 | $63,970 | $77,020 | 130 |
| Springfield, MO | $68,270 | $56,990 | $76,150 | 410 |
| Columbia, MO | $66,960 | $63,480 | $80,840 | 150 |
| Central Missouri | $65,880 | $63,450 | $77,950 | 140 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $64,360 | $62,000 | $74,750 | 90 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $63,270 | $59,370 | $73,110 | 160 |