Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,070 +2% vs national
Median hourly $39.46
10th percentile $64,330
90th percentile $99,770
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,330
    25th
    $74,850
    50th (median)
    $82,070
    75th
    $87,360
    90th
    $99,770

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,470
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,580
    Pharmacists $146,680
    Physical Therapists $99,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northwest Minnesota is $39.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.86 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 2% above the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,330 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,850.