The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Columbia, MO is $66,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,970.
Pay spans roughly $53,510 at the 10th percentile to $80,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.19 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as respiratory therapists in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $66,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.19 |
| 10th percentile | $53,510 |
| 90th percentile | $80,840 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.