Respiratory Therapists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $61,210 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $46,680
90th percentile $79,820
Employed locally 260
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,680
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $61,210
    75th
    $72,730
    90th
    $79,820

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 75% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 25% below 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $61,460
    Gadsden, AL $59,090

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,310
    Pharmacists $143,000
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,160
    Nurse Practitioners $130,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.89 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 23.9% below 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $46,680 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.