Respiratory Therapist salary in Minnesota
Respiratory Therapists in Minnesota earn a median of $42.33 per hour, about $88,040 a year, 9% above the U.S. median of $38.68. The middle half earn between $39.21 and $46.73 per hour. The highest median among Minnesota metro areas is in Rochester, MN, at $45.11 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $42.33median pay per hour
- $88,040median pay per year
- 1,190employed in Minnesota
- #10of 50 states by median pay
Respiratory Therapist pay in Minnesota: percentiles
| Level | Minnesota per hour | Minnesota per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.49 | $71,740 | $29.76 |
| Lower quartile | $39.21 | $81,560 | $32.89 |
| Median | $42.33 | $88,040 | $38.68 |
| Upper quartile | $46.73 | $97,200 | $45.93 |
| Top 10% | $48.36 | $100,590 | $52.32 |
Respiratory Therapist pay by metro area in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Minnesota median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $45.11 | $93,820 | 120 | 7% above | $49.67 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $44.34 | $92,220 | 780 | 5% above | $42.30 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $38.56 | $80,200 | 90 | 9% below | $43.44 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Respiratory Therapist pay in states next to Minnesota
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $33.07 | $68,790 | 22% below Minnesota |
| North Dakota | $36.86 | $76,660 | 13% below Minnesota |
| South Dakota | $31.12 | $64,720 | 26% below Minnesota |
| Wisconsin | $39.50 | $82,160 | 7% below Minnesota |
What employers are posting in Minnesota
- 22roles with published pay
- $48.38median pay per hour
- $37–$59typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services | 7 | $53.34 |
| Allina Health | 7 | $47.69 |
| Essentia Health | 4 | $43.70 |
| CentraCare | 3 | $49.46 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $47.62 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 22 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Minnesota · Respiratory Therapist salary nationwide · Minnesota state guide
Common questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Minnesota?
The median is $42.33 per hour, about $88,040 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $34.49 and the top 10% earn over $48.36 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Minnesota city pays respiratory therapists the most?
Among Minnesota metro areas, Rochester, MN has the highest median at $45.11 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Minnesota rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Minnesota ranks 10th of 50 states by median respiratory therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your RT pay reportMinnesota · 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
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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