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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Bismarck, ND
Travel contracts are bidding for the same therapists you are. An RRT who runs the ICU alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Bismarck, the May 2025 median is about $84.6K, 4% over the North Dakota median.
What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose therapists to travel contracts. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who runs the ICU alone.
| Percentile | Metro | ND | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $66,820 | $66,820 | $74,520 |
| Median | $84,570 | $81,230 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $84,570 | $84,570 | $98,730 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say the unit, the shift, and the ventilator mix you need covered. Ask about the RRT credential and how much critical care time the person has.
License and training
Every state except Alaska licenses respiratory therapists. Most employers want the NBRC's CRT or RRT credential. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, respiratory therapists
Nearby metros
- Fargo, ND · 186 miles
- Sioux Falls, SD · 300 miles
- Sioux City, IA · 368 miles
- Billings, MT · 378 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Bismarck, ND?
In Bismarck, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $84.6K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $66.8K to $84.6K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Bismarck?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Bismarck, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Medcenter One, Saint Alexius Medical Center, Vibra Hospital of Central Dakotas.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in North Dakota?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the North Dakota board before you start in Bismarck.
What should a hospital in Bismarck weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Bismarck has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 4% over the North Dakota median.