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Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$79,300
- St. Louis$78,300
- Jefferson City$73,900
- Columbia$73,560
- Springfield$73,470
- St. Joseph$72,020
- Cape Girardeau$70,820
- Joplin$68,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $79,300 | $79,140 | $66,090 | $61,035 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $78,300 | $79,210 | $67,270 | $60,388 | 95 |
| Jefferson City | $73,900 | $77,500 | $63,870 | $58,283 | 88 |
| Columbia | $73,560 | $69,400 | $69,400 | $58,059 | 89 |
| Springfield | $73,470 | $72,490 | $63,160 | $58,000 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $72,020 | $73,860 | $59,980 | $57,048 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $70,820 | $66,910 | $64,450 | $56,261 | 86 |
| Joplin | $68,510 | $65,630 | $61,590 | $54,744 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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