How much does a respiratory therapist make in Minnesota?
$98,710a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Minnesota. That is $47.46 an hour or $8,226 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.46
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,060Median: $98,710Highest 10%: $110,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| 25th | $86,440 | $41.56 | |
| Median | $98,710 | $47.46 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.52 | |
| 90th | $110,100 | $52.91 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $100,900 |
| Rochester, MN | $98,700 |
| Duluth, MN | $85,700 |
| Fargo, ND | $84,480 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $63,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 5. Washington | $101,100 |
| 6. New Jersey | $100,800 |
| 7. Oregon | $100,600 |
| 8. Minnesota | $98,710 |
| 9. Alaska | $97,950 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $95,940 |
| 11. Hawaii | $94,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $47.46 ($98,710 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $98,710 against $82,280 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Minnesota ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays respiratory therapists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $100,900 a year.
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.