Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $74,080 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.61
10th percentile $56,650
90th percentile $82,820
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,650
    25th
    $62,760
    50th (median)
    $74,080
    75th
    $79,670
    90th
    $82,820

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,640
    Nurse Practitioners $101,700
    Pharmacists $142,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southwest Missouri is $35.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southwest Missouri is 7.9% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $56,650 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,760.