Respiratory Therapists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $93,820 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.11
10th percentile $80,510
90th percentile $103,240
Employed locally 120
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,510
    25th
    $91,320
    50th (median)
    $93,820
    75th
    $99,360
    90th
    $103,240

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 105% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 5% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $92,220
    Duluth, MN-WI $80,200
    Fargo, ND-MN $79,160
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $61,210

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,580
    Nurse Practitioners $122,820
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,460
    Physician Assistants $133,000
    Pharmacists $154,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Rochester, MN is $45.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.09 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Rochester, MN is 16.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $80,510 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,320.