Respiratory Therapists Salary in Missouri
Ranked #39 of 51 · MO
12.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,490 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $78,390
Employment 3,030
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,950P25 $64,800 Median $78,390P75 $83,030P90 $95,730
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in Missouri earn between $60,950 and $95,730. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean respiratory therapists salary in Missouri is $76,490, about 12.4% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $80,000 | $75,600 | 70 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $79,210 | $78,300 | 1,260 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $79,140 | $79,300 | 1,190 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $77,500 | $73,900 | 50 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $73,860 | $72,020 | 50 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $73,420 | $76,340 | 80 |
| Springfield, MO | $72,490 | $73,470 | 310 |
| Columbia, MO | $69,400 | $73,560 | 150 |