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Hire a Respiratory Therapist in Duluth, MN
Travel contracts are bidding for the same therapists you are. An RRT who runs the ICU alone belongs at this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Minneapolis, MN.
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 | MN | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $76,470 | $86,440 | $74,520 |
| Median | $85,700 | $98,710 | $82,280 |
| 75th | $96,350 | $103,010 | $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
- Minneapolis, MN · 137 miles
- Eau Claire, WI · 139 miles
- Rochester, MN · 191 miles
- Fargo, ND · 222 miles
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Questions
What do respiratory therapists earn in Duluth, MN?
In Duluth, the May 2025 median for respiratory therapists is about $85.7K, 4% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $76.5K to $96.4K.
Who hires respiratory therapists in Duluth?
Hospitals hire respiratory therapists in Duluth, along with home medical equipment companies. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Saint Luke's Hospital of Duluth, Community Memorial Hospital Association, Cook Hospital.
Do I need a license to work as an RT in Minnesota?
Almost every state licenses respiratory therapists. Check the Minnesota board before you start in Duluth.
What should a hospital in Duluth weigh when hiring an RT?
Ask about the RRT and ICU experience. Duluth has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 13% under the Minnesota median.