Respiratory Therapists Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $78,160 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.58
10th percentile $64,290
90th percentile $88,320
Employed locally 1,720
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,290
    25th
    $68,070
    50th (median)
    $78,160
    75th
    $82,660
    90th
    $88,320

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 104% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $92,220
    Minnesota $88,040
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,680
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,010
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $82,990
    Jackson, MI $82,840

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$88,980
    Physicians, All Other$72,370
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,610
    Pharmacists$136,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,030
    Nurse Practitioners$126,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Detroit, MI is $37.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.73 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Detroit, MI is 2.8% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Detroit?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,290 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,070.