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Respiratory Therapist Jobs in North Dakota

Across 21 live Respiratory Therapist listings in North Dakota, median advertised pay is $92K (75th percentile $103K), based on the 12 that state a salary; North Dakota ranks 26th of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Sanford Health (4), Trinity Health (3), Advocate Health (2).

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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 16, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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These 12 roles pay ~$92k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

McKenzie HealthWatford City, ND

Respiratory Therapist

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Respiratory Therapist Pay in North Dakota: Live Market and State Comparison

Live respiratory therapist listings in North Dakota today, then North Dakota against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings: 21
Live median: $92k; 75th $103k · n=12
12-mo median: $82k
Pay rank: #26 of 49
Work-life: 3.6/10 · #43
12-mo postings: 52

Respiratory Therapist pay in North Dakota sits level with the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.

Respiratory Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, North Dakota compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
State	Median pay (12 mo)	vs ND	WLB	Postings (12 mo)
North Dakota (this page)	$82k	—	3.6/10	52
District of Columbia#1	$127k	+$45k	3.3/10	29
Alaska#2	$102k	+$21k	4.5/10	10
Washington#3	$101k	+$20k	4.1/10	124
New York#4	$100k	+$19k	4.1/10	382
Minnesotaborders	$94k	+$12k	4.0/10	147
Montanaborders	$81k	−$1k	4.1/10	41
South Dakotaborders	$75k	−$7k	3.9/10	25

“borders” = shares a border with North Dakota; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 16, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:: Sanford Health (4), Trinity Health (3), Advocate Health (2)
Top-rated employers hiring:: BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

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A few things worth knowing

About Respiratory Therapist jobs in North Dakota.

How much do respiratory therapists earn in North Dakota?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of respiratory therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapist jobs available?

Some respiratory therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which respiratory therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every respiratory therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

What types of employers hire respiratory therapists?

Respiratory therapists are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.

How many respiratory therapist jobs in North Dakota are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 21 respiratory therapists positions in North Dakota listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.

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