Pays $28 - $42/hr — Respiratory Therapist market median is ~$86k (519 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist
About the Role
Respiratory Therapist in Aberdeen, SD. $28-$42/hr. Rotating 12-hour shifts. PTO day 1. 5% retirement match. Supportive team.
Join Avera Health as a Respiratory Therapist in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Location: Avera St Luke's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality.
Requirements
- Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $28 - $42/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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