Respiratory Therapist salary in Michigan
What respiratory therapists earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$79,850$38.39 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$71,740 – $83,020Top 10%: $90,210+
Jobs4,5201.14× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $80,790 | $38.84 | 1,910 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $78,070 | $37.53 | 690 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $79,850 | $38.39 | 390 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $76,730 | $36.89 | 180 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $78,530 | $37.76 | 160 |
| Flint, MI | $77,760 | $37.39 | 150 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $76,220 | $36.65 | 130 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $79,450 | $38.20 | 110 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $78,140 | $37.57 | 110 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $76,540 | $36.80 | 80 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $76,680 | $36.87 | 80 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $81,440 | $39.16 | 60 |
| Monroe, MI | $81,290 | $39.08 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $80,090 Ohio · $79,920 Arizona · $79,780 Indiana · $79,730 Texas · $79,540 Wyoming · $79,330
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Michigan?
Respiratory Therapists in Michigan earned a median of $79,850 a year ($38.39 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $71,740 to $83,020.
Where in Michigan do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Battle Creek, MI at $81,440.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.