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Get Started as a Respiratory Therapist ND

If you are hoping to become a respiratory therapist in North Dakota (ND) then you will be pleased to learn that the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of respiratory therapists will grow nationwide by 19% from 2019 to 2029.

To become a respiratory therapist in North Dakota you will need to graduate from an accredited school and obtain a license before you can begin working there.

Certification is optional but provides assurances as to an individuals skills and competencies.

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Top Respiratory Therapist Schools in North Dakota

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Respiratory therapist schools in North Dakota are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC). There are – accredited schools offering respiratory therapy programs in North Dakota.

Most schools in North Dakota will offer a choice between 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.

Respiratory therapist certification is optional in North Dakota.

Learn more: Respiratory therapist program requirements

North Dakota Respiratory Therapist License

Once you have graduated from an accredited program it is required by North Dakota law that you obtain a license to work as a respiratory therapist there. The Board Of Respiratory Care governs the licensing of respiratory therapists in North Dakota.

You can contact the Board directly using the details below:

Phone: 701-222-1564
Website: ndsbrc.com

Learn more: Steps to become a respiratory therapist


Respiratory Therapist Salary in North Dakota

Average Salary$59,050
Hourly Wage$28.39
Top 10%$75,940
Bottom 10%$45,230
Employed350

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2019), the average respiratory therapist salary in North Dakota is $59,050. This is 8% lower than the national average.

This equates to an average hourly wage of $28.39.

Salary levels for respiratory therapists in North Dakota have grown significantly by 16%, or $8,090, between 2015 and 2019.

Salary Range

  • The top 10% of earners in the profession in North Dakota had an average salary of $75,940
  • The lower 10% and entry level respiratory therapists earned an average salary of $45,230
Metro AreaSalaryTop 10%Bottom 10%Employed
Bismarck$60,110$76,850$46,16050
Fargo$58,660$75,180$45,310190

Respiratory Therapist Employment in North Dakota

There are currently 350 people employed as respiratory therapists in North Dakota. This number has increased by 21%, or 60 respiratory therapy jobs, between 2015 and 2019.

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

CareerSalaryEmployment
Respiratory Therapist$59,050350
Physical Therapist$81,630640
Occupational Therapist$70,350480
Speech & Language Therapist$67,070560

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We hope this guide helps you get started on your path towards becoming a respiratory therapist in North Dakota. You might also be interested in the following related pages:

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