Respiratory Therapist Salary in Minnesota
Median annual pay in Minnesota
$98,710
$47.46/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Minnesota
$100,090
Regional Price Parity: 98.621 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($82,280): +$16,430 (+20.0%)
Minnesota ranks 8th of 51 states by median pay, and 2nd of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,060 | $38.01 |
| 25th percentile | $86,440 | $41.56 |
| Median | $98,710 | $47.46 |
| 75th percentile | $103,010 | $49.53 |
| 90th percentile | $110,050 | $52.91 |
Employment
- Employment in Minnesota
- 1,250
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Minnesota
- $98,710
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $82,280
- Difference
- +$16,430 (+20.0%)
Cost of living
$98,710 ÷ 98.621 × 100 = $100,090
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | ||
| 6th | $100,810 | $92,652 9th |
| Oregon | ||
| 7th | $100,560 | $97,290 4th |
| Minnesota This page | ||
| 8th | $98,710 | $100,090 2nd |
| Alaska | ||
| 9th | $97,950 | $95,693 6th |
| New Hampshire | ||
| 10th | $95,940 | $92,104 10th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Minnesota
$71,520/year Minnesota
- Paramedic salary in Minnesota
$76,300/year Minnesota
- Registered Nurse salary in Minnesota
$101,510/year Minnesota
- Radiation Therapist salary in Minnesota
$98,000/year Minnesota
- Physical Therapist salary in Minnesota
$102,010/year Minnesota
- Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Minnesota
$64,920/year Minnesota
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +8.5%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Associate's degree
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Respiratory Therapist salary in nearby places
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Iowa
$74,760/year Iowa
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Michigan
$79,850/year Michigan
- Respiratory Therapist salary in North Dakota
$81,230/year North Dakota
- Respiratory Therapist salary in South Dakota
$68,240/year South Dakota
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Wisconsin
$84,210/year Wisconsin
- Respiratory Therapist salary in the U.S.
$82,280/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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