Respiratory Therapists Salary in Minnesota

Respiratory therapists in Minnesota earn the most in Rochester (average $100,090 a year) and the least in Duluth ($86,410), across the 3 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $96,890 and the median at $98,710 for 1,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Minnesota

Rochester$100,090
Minneapolis$99,680
Duluth$86,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$100,090	$98,700	$98,700	$73,961	91
Minneapolis	$99,680	$100,920	$87,920	$73,700	105
Duluth	$86,410	$85,700	$76,470	$65,267	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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