Respiratory Therapists pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,560 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Duluth earn between $76,470 and $96,350.
- $76K10th
- $76K25th
- $86KMedian
- $96K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,410 | $7,201 | $41.54 |
| Median | $85,700 | $7,142 | $41.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,470 | $6,372 | $36.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,350 | $8,029 | $46.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Duluth earn 11% less than the Minnesota average ($96,890) and about the same as the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $86,410 | $85,700 | $76,470 | $99,560 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $96,890 | $98,710 | $79,060 | $110,050 | 1,250 |
| United States | $87,300 | $82,280 | $63,660 | $118,050 | 139,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Respiratory Therapists salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $86,410, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $65,267 a year, or $5,439 a month and $2,510 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $65,999 | $5,500 |
| Working in MN | $65,267 | $5,439 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $86,410 buys what about $97,344 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 3rd of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($100,090).
- Rochester$100,090
- Minneapolis$99,680
- Duluth$86,410
Highest-paying cities for respiratory therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,490).
- San Jose, CA$146,490
- Santa Cruz, CA$133,510
- Vallejo, CA$133,510
- San Francisco, CA$128,490
- Sacramento, CA$124,410
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Respiratory Therapists salary in Duluth: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Duluth?
$41.54 an hour on average, and $41.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Duluth?
About $65,267 a year ($5,439 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,410. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($87,300).
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; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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