Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Missouri
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Missouri with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
95+ positions available
95+ Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Missouri Available Now
These 20 roles pay ~$98k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Respiratory Therapist - Internal Agency - Float
Respiratory Therapist II
Freeman Health SystemJoplin, MO
Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Nights
Kindred HealthcareKansas City, MO
Respiratory Therapist (Days)
Western Missouri Medical CenterWarrensburg, MO
Respiratory Therapist (PRN)
Western Missouri Medical CenterWarrensburg, MO
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Registered/Graduate Respiratory Therapist - Cox Branson - Full Time
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - Full Time
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- NICU Nights
Freeman Health SystemJoplin, MO
Respiratory Therapist - Part Time
St. Luke's Hospital - MOSt. Louis, MO
Respiratory Therapist II, NICU + Float
Freeman Health SystemJoplin, MO
Respiratory Therapist
Harrison County Community Hospital DistrictUnited States
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Capital Region Medical Center - Days
University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO
Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics
University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO
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How Missouri Compares for Respiratory Therapist Pay
Missouri against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own respiratory therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Respiratory Therapist pay in Missouri sits level with the $83k median across the 46 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $123k.
| State | Median pay | vs MO | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri (this page) | $84k | — | 3.4/10 | 64 |
| Nebraskaborders | $84k | −$0k | 3.8/10 | 37 |
| Illinoisborders | $84k | −$0k | 3.9/10 | 122 |
| Tennesseeborders | $80k | −$4k | 3.9/10 | 143 |
| Iowaborders | $80k | −$4k | 4.1/10 | 54 |
| Oklahomaborders | $77k | −$7k | 4.3/10 | 72 |
| Arkansasborders | $71k | −$13k | 4.5/10 | 59 |
| Kentuckyborders | $70k | −$14k | 5.1/10 | 66 |
“borders” = shares a border with Missouri; “#n” = national pay rank among the 46 measured states.
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Missouri: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Missouri offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking respiratory therapist jobs in missouri. With 95+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Missouri on this page have an average score of 3.8/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist jobs in missouri include University of Missouri Health Care, CoxHealth, Freeman Health System, Western Missouri Medical Center, and more. Positions span respiratory therapist jobs missouri. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for respiratory therapist jobs in missouri, Talkiatry (score: 95.4/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.1% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 6,075+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in Missouri?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of respiratory therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapists jobs available?
Some respiratory therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which respiratory therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every respiratory therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Missouri right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include University of Missouri Health Care, CoxHealth, Freeman Health System, Western Missouri Medical Center, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in missouri are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 95 respiratory therapists positions in Missouri listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Missouri
BJC HealthCare16 open roles here · WLB 52/100
CoxHealth7 open roles here · WLB 65/100
University of Missouri Health Care7 open roles here · WLB 41/100Kindred Healthcare6 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Banyan Pulmonary Services5 open roles here · WLB 46/100
Landmark Management Services of Florida5 open roles here · WLB 50/100SSM Health5 open roles here · WLB 43/100
Freeman Health System4 open roles here · WLB 59/100