Respiratory Therapists Salary in Missouri
Respiratory Therapists in Missouri earn a median of $78,390 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,030
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,950; the top 10% earn over $95,730. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near Missouri
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Missouri
How much do respiratory therapists make in Missouri?
The median is $78,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,950 and the top 10% earn over $95,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.