Respiratory Therapist Schools and Careers Minnesota

Become a Respiratory Therapist in Minnesota

If you wish to pursue a career as a respiratory therapist in Minnesota (MN) then it will please you to know that employment for the profession will grow by nearly 20% up between 2019 and 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

To become respiratory therapist in Minnesota you will need to complete an accredited program and obtain your respiratory therapist license. Below we provide information on schools, licensing, certification requirements, and careers data.

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• Respiratory Therapist Schools in Minnesota
• Minnesota Certification and Licensing Requirements
• Respiratory Therapist Salary in Minnesota
• Respiratory Therapist Employment Outlook Minnesota

Top Respiratory Therapist Schools MN

The Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC) are responsible for accrediting respiratory therapist schools in the USA.

Listed above are the top 3 accredited respiratory therapy schools in Minnesota.

Typically, in your studies to become a respiratory therapist. you can select between completing an associates degree (2 years) or a bachelors degree (4 years). An associates degree will get you started in your career whilst a bachelors degree will open up more career doors such as supervisory and management roles.

Learn more: Respiratory therapist program requirements

Minnesota Respiratory License and Certification Requirements

Respiratory therapist certification is optional in Minnesota however certification provides an extra layer of assurance as to your skills and competencies and may create further career advancement opportunities.

Licensing is essential. Once you have graduated from an accredited program it is required by Minnesota law that you obtain a license to work as a respiratory therapist there. The Board Of Medical Practice governs the licensing of respiratory therapists in Minnesota.

You can contact the Board directly using the details below:

Phone: 612-617-2130
Website: bmp.state.mn.us

Learn more: Steps to become a respiratory therapist

Respiratory Therapist Salary MN

The average respiratory therapist salary in Minnesota is $68,220 – 7% more than the national average.*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2019).

This equates to an average hourly wage of $32.80.

Salary levels for respiratory therapists in Minnesota have increased by 5%, or $3,150, between 2015 and 2019.

Salary Range

• The top 10% of earners in the profession in Minnesota had an average salary of $81,150
• The lower 10% and entry level respiratory therapists earned an average salary of $54,040

The table below further breaks down salaries across the main metro areas in the state.

Respiratory Therapist Employment in Minnesota

There are currently 1,840 people employed as respiratory therapists in Minnesota. This number has Increased a lot by 19%, or 300 respiratory therapy jobs, between 2015 and 2019.

The table below compares respiratory therapy salary and employment with similar healthcare careers in Minnesota;

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