Respiratory Therapists Salary in Niles, MI

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

Median annual salary $77,320 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.18
10th percentile $61,020
90th percentile $78,190
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,020
    25th
    $64,220
    50th (median)
    $77,320
    75th
    $77,320
    90th
    $78,190

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 122% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 22% 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,280
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,960
    Pharmacists $134,550
    Dental Hygienists $79,670
    Nurse Practitioners $122,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Niles, MI is $37.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Niles, MI is 3.9% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $61,020 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,220.