Respiratory Therapists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $65,550 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.52
10th percentile $61,720
90th percentile $85,820
Employed locally 120
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,720
    25th
    $65,220
    50th (median)
    $65,550
    75th
    $79,830
    90th
    $85,820

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 93% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 7% below 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,820
    Physicians, All Other$234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,180
    Dental Hygienists$76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Kalamazoo, MI is $31.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.60 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 18.5% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,720 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,220.