Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.48/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Kansas City, MO is $28.48 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Missouri average of $26.72.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$28.48/hour

Kansas City, MO

42% lower than the US average.

$26.72/hour

Missouri

51% lower than the US average.

$40.30/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$42/hour

This is 10% higher than the Kansas City average of $37.80.

Oak Lawn, Illinois

$39/hour

This is 3% higher than the Kansas City average of $37.80.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$41/hour

This is 7% higher than the Kansas City average of $37.80.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$42$54

Last updated on December 18, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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