PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Respiratory Therapist - Southdale - 0.9 Night
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
$43.65–$63.04/ hour
Top 25% pay
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Edina, MN
The median respiratory therapist pay in the Edina area is $44.34 per hour ($92,220 a year), with the typical range running from $40.05 to $47.02. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Edina. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Edina. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Edina.
- $44.34median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $40–$47typical range per hour
- 780respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 Edina 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 Edina
- 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 Edina 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 Edina
| 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 Edina
CMS lists 1 hospital in Edina, 1 of the 1 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, MN | 5 mi | $44.34/hr | 88,344 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 6 mi | $44.34/hr | 52,651 |
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 Edina, 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 Edina 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 Edina?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Edina. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Edina.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Edina 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 Edina?
The federal per diem benchmark in Edina 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 Edina?
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Your RT pay reportEdina, 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
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