Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $69,760 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.54
10th percentile $57,590
90th percentile $82,140
Employed locally 130
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,590
    25th
    $63,970
    50th (median)
    $69,760
    75th
    $77,020
    90th
    $82,140

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,150
    Nurse Practitioners $108,190
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southeast Missouri is $33.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southeast Missouri is 13.3% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $57,590 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,970.