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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in St. Louis, MO
Travel contracts are bidding for the same therapists you are. An RRT who runs the ICU alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Saint Louis, the May 2025 median is about $79.2K, within 3 percent of the Missouri median.
What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose therapists to travel contracts. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who runs the ICU alone.
| Percentile | Metro | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $67,270 | $64,800 | $74,520 |
| Median | $79,210 | $78,390 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $83,560 | $83,030 | $98,730 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the unit, the shift, and the ventilator mix you need covered. Ask about the RRT credential and how much critical care time the person has.
License and training
Every state except Alaska licenses respiratory therapists. Most employers want the NBRC's CRT or RRT credential. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, respiratory therapists
Nearby metros
- Springfield, IL · 86 miles
- Cape Girardeau, MO · 99 miles
- Jefferson City, MO · 104 miles
- Columbia, MO · 114 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Saint Louis, MO?
In Saint Louis, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $79.2K, 4% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $67.3K to $83.6K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Saint Louis?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Saint Louis, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Barnes Jewish Hospital, Ssm Health Care Saint Louis, Ssm Select Rehab St Louis.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in Missouri?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the Missouri board before you start in Saint Louis.
What should a hospital in Saint Louis weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Saint Louis has about as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Missouri median.