PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - UMMC East Bank - .9 Night
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$43.65–$63.04/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Bloomington, MN
Respiratory Therapists in the Bloomington area earn a median of $44.34 per hour, about $92,220 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.05 and $47.02. That ranks 31st of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 40th of 248 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Bloomington and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bloomington.
- $44.34median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $40–$47typical range per hour
- 780respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Respiratory Therapist roles near Bloomington
Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - UMMC East Bank - 0.9 Night
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$43.65–$63.04/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - Southdale - 0.9 Night
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
$43.65–$63.04/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Respiratory Therapist - Flex - 0.9
Fairview Health Services · St Paul, MN
$43.65–$63.04/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRespiratory Therapist pay in Bloomington, MN
The metro median is 5% above the Minnesota statewide median of $42.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 780 respiratory therapists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.46).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.65 | $76,230 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.05 | $83,300 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $44.34 | $92,220 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.02 | $97,800 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.36 | $100,590 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Bloomington ranks
- 31st of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 40th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 3 Minnesota metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Bloomington
- Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.34 median hour buys what $42.30 buys at the national price level, 9% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Bloomington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,596
- Per year: $79,812
- Per month: $6,651
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bloomington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $148 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,680 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,840 |
Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Minneapolis Va Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ridgeview Medical Center Waconia, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Allina United Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina, MN | 5 mi | $44.34/hr | 53,564 |
| Burnsville, MN | 5 mi | $44.34/hr | 64,864 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Minnesota · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Minnesota
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Bloomington, MN?
Respiratory Therapists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $44.34 per hour, about $92,220 a year. The middle half earn between $40.05 and $47.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bloomington a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 40th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 31st of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Bloomington?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bloomington.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Bloomington as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bloomington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bloomington is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Bloomington?
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Your RT pay reportBloomington, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Fairview Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MN · 7 postings$53.34/ hr$36–$63
- CentraCareSaint Cloud, MN · 3 postings$49.46/ hr$39–$59
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 7 postings$47.69/ hr$39–$57
- Essentia HealthBrainerd, MN · 4 postings$43.70/ hr$35–$52
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$48.38High$60
22 RT postings with published pay in Minnesota, 19 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 22 RT roles
- Respiratory Therapist - St. John's - .9 NightPermanent$43.65–$63.04/ hour
- Casual Respiratory TherapistPer diem$34.96–$52.44/ hour
+ 20 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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