Respiratory Therapist Salary in Missouri
Based on 3K+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$78,390
$37.688/hr
vs National Average
$83,882
-6.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $96K
3K employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,950 |
| 25th percentile | $64,800 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,390 |
| 75th percentile | $83,030 |
| 90th percentile | $95,730 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,300 |
| 2023 | $67,780 |
| 2024 | $73,880 |
| 2025 | $78,390 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $63,300 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $67,780 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $73,880 | $80,241 |
| 2025 | $78,390 | $83,882 |