Respiratory Therapists Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $82,840 +3% vs national
Median hourly $39.83
10th percentile $64,590
90th percentile $82,840
Employed locally 70
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,590
    25th
    $65,370
    50th (median)
    $82,840
    75th
    $82,840
    90th
    $82,840

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 127% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 27% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $82,070

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,860
    Pharmacists$132,930
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$37,940
    Dental Hygienists$80,500
    Physical Therapists$97,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Jackson, MI is $39.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.83 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Jackson, MI is 3% above 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,590 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,370.