verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$76,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.01/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
1,450
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,458 #24 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Kansas, explained

Respiratory therapists in Kansas earn a median of $76,970 per year ($37.01 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $60,470, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $94,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $76,970 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $76,970 is worth about $85,458 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #24 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,470
$29.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,970
$37.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,600
$45.48/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $76,970 $85,458
Colorado $86,220 $83,666 −$9,250
Nebraska $81,590 $90,552 −$4,620
Oklahoma $78,800 $89,705 −$1,830
Missouri $78,390 $86,316 −$1,420

Respiratory Therapist in Kansas: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Kansas?

Respiratory therapists in Kansas earn a median of $76,970 per year ($37.01 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Kansas pay respiratory therapists well?

At $76,970, Kansas pays 6% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 1,450 work in the state.

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