Respiratory Therapists pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,580 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Rochester earn between $98,700 and $99,100.
- $82K10th
- $99K25th
- $99KMedian
- $99K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,090 | $8,341 | $48.12 |
| Median | $98,700 | $8,225 | $47.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,700 | $8,225 | $47.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,100 | $8,258 | $47.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Rochester earn 3% more than the Minnesota average ($96,890) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $100,090 | $98,700 | $82,190 | $114,580 | 160 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $100,090, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $73,961 a year, or $6,163 a month and $2,845 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross 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.
Is Rochester a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $100,090 buys what about $110,206 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 1st of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Rochester: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Rochester?
$48.12 an hour on average, and $47.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Rochester?
About $73,961 a year ($6,163 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,090. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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