How much does a respiratory therapist make in Minneapolis?
$100,900a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $48.52 an hour or $8,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.52
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,510Median: $100,900Highest 10%: $110,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,510 | $40.63 | |
| 25th | $87,920 | $42.27 | |
| Median | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 75th | $103,700 | $49.85 | |
| 90th | $110,100 | $52.91 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Rochester, MN | $98,700 |
| Duluth, MN | $85,700 |
| Fargo, ND | $84,480 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $63,630 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $48.52 ($100,900 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $100,900 against $82,280 nationally, 23% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $98,710, so Minneapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for respiratory therapist pay?
28 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.