How much does a respiratory therapist make in Missouri?
$78,390a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Missouri. That is $37.69 an hour or $6,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.69
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,950Median: $78,390Highest 10%: $95,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| 25th | $64,800 | $31.15 | |
| Median | $78,390 | $37.69 | |
| 75th | $83,030 | $39.92 | |
| 90th | $95,730 | $46.02 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $79,210 |
| Kansas City, MO | $79,140 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $77,500 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $73,860 |
| Springfield, MO | $72,490 |
| Columbia, MO | $69,400 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $66,910 |
| Joplin, MO | $65,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 36. Oklahoma | $78,800 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $78,490 |
| 38. Idaho | $78,460 |
| 39. Missouri | $78,390 |
| 40. South Carolina | $77,740 |
| 41. Kansas | $76,970 |
| 42. Louisiana | $75,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $37.69 ($78,390 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $78,390 against $82,280 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Missouri rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Missouri ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays respiratory therapists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $79,210 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.