Respiratory Therapists Salary in North Dakota
Respiratory Therapists in North Dakota earn a median of $81,230 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,770; the top 10% earn over $100,490. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
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Respiratory Therapists pay in North Dakota
How much do respiratory therapists make in North Dakota?
The median is $81,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,770 and the top 10% earn over $100,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.