Respiratory Therapists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $69,320 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.33
10th percentile $57,650
90th percentile $87,430
Employed locally 130
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,650
    25th
    $67,020
    50th (median)
    $69,320
    75th
    $80,520
    90th
    $87,430

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 98% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 2% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65,670
    Dental Hygienists$82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians$48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Lansing, MI is $33.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.12 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Lansing, MI is 13.8% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $57,650 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,020.