Respiratory Therapists pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,980 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Sioux Falls earn between $48,530 and $77,280.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $64KMedian
- $77K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,650 | $5,471 | $31.56 |
| Median | $63,630 | $5,302 | $30.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,530 | $4,044 | $23.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,280 | $6,440 | $37.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Sioux Falls earn 5% less than the South Dakota average ($68,910) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $65,650 | $63,630 | $48,530 | $82,980 | 270 |
| South Dakota | $68,910 | $68,240 | $48,530 | $88,830 | 430 |
| 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 Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $65,650, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $54,930 a year, or $4,577 a month and $2,113 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $54,930 | $4,577 |
| Working in MN | $51,989 | $4,332 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $65,650 buys what about $72,437 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Sioux City, IA$68,580
- Omaha, NE$79,940
- Lincoln, NE$81,940
- Des Moines, IA$74,040
- Minneapolis, MN$99,680
- Rochester, MN$100,090
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 Sioux Falls: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$31.56 an hour on average, and $30.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $54,930 a year ($4,577 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,650. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.67, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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