How much does a respiratory therapist make in St. Louis?
$79,210a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $38.08 an hour or $6,601 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.08
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,230Median: $79,210Highest 10%: $95,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| 25th | $67,270 | $32.34 | |
| Median | $79,210 | $38.08 | |
| 75th | $83,560 | $40.17 | |
| 90th | $95,730 | $46.02 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| 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 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $38.08 ($79,210 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $79,210 against $82,280 nationally, 4% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $78,390, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for respiratory therapist pay?
140 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,730 or more.
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.