PermanentPosted today
Respiratory Therapist - St. John's - .9 Night
Fairview Health Services · Maplewood, MN
$43.65–$63.04/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Duluth, MN
Respiratory Therapists in the Duluth area earn a median of $38.56 per hour, about $80,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $34.00 and $39.76. That ranks 88th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 25th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Duluth. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Duluth.
- $38.56median pay per hour, Duluth
- $34–$40typical range per hour
- 90respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Respiratory Therapist pay in Duluth, MN
The metro median is 9% below the Minnesota statewide median of $42.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 90 respiratory therapists employed in the Duluth metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.69 | $68,000 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.00 | $70,720 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.56 | $80,200 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.76 | $82,700 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.90 | $95,470 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Duluth ranks
- 88th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 25th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Duluth
- Overall prices in Duluth run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.56 median hour buys what $43.44 buys at the national price level, 12% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,388
- Per year: $69,408
- Per month: $5,784
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Duluth metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Duluth
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,890 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,570 |
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).
Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Minnesota
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Casual Respiratory Therapist
Essentia Health · Moose Lake, MN
$34.96–$52.44/ hour
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Fairview Health Services · Grand Rapids, MN
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Respiratory Therapist ECMO Specialist
Allina Health · Minnesota
$41.28–$57.11/ hour
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Respiratory Therapist - Casual
Fairview Health Services · Grand Rapids, MN
$36.09–$47.31/ hour
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Respiratory Therapist - UMMC East Bank - .9 Night
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$43.65–$63.04/ hour
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Hospitals in Duluth
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine, MN | 122 mi | $44.34/hr | 75,172 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 124 mi | $44.34/hr | 63,807 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 129 mi | $44.34/hr | 82,893 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 130 mi | $42.33/hr | 72,145 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 131 mi | $44.34/hr | 72,739 |
| St. Paul, MN | 134 mi | $44.34/hr | 307,465 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Duluth, MN?
Respiratory Therapists in the Duluth metro area have a median pay of $38.56 per hour, about $80,200 a year. The middle half earn between $34.00 and $39.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Duluth a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Duluth ranks 25th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 88th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Where do respiratory therapists work in Duluth?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, led by Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth 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 Duluth?
The federal per diem benchmark in Duluth is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RT pay reportDuluth, 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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