Respiratory Therapists Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Michigan
Respiratory Therapists in Michigan earn a median salary of $75,647 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -6% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 3,800 respiratory therapists are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $65,550 to $82,990 depending on location.
$75,647
Avg median salary in Michigan
$82,990
Highest paying metro
$65,550
Lowest paying metro
3,800
Employed in Michigan
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inRespiratory Therapists salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City, IN | $82,990 | $80,240 | $93,250 | 50 |
| Jackson, MI | $82,840 | $65,370 | $82,840 | 70 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $81,720 | $81,720 | $91,380 | 390 |
| Monroe, MI | $81,290 | $80,920 | $94,910 | 30 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $78,520 | $63,750 | $82,610 | 60 |
| Detroit, MI | $78,160 | $68,070 | $82,660 | 1,720 |
| Niles, MI | $77,320 | $64,220 | $77,320 | 50 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $77,160 | $65,630 | $78,390 | 630 |
| Flint, MI | $75,100 | $63,760 | $76,360 | 150 |
| Southern Michigan | $74,730 | $68,370 | $83,010 | 80 |
| Northern Michigan | $71,810 | $66,190 | $76,610 | 90 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $70,800 | $68,530 | $76,400 | 70 |
| Lansing, MI | $69,320 | $67,020 | $80,520 | 130 |
| Mid Michigan | $67,390 | $65,010 | $77,730 | 160 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $65,550 | $65,220 | $79,830 | 120 |