Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,730 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.93
10th percentile $64,320
90th percentile $83,640
Employed locally 80
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,320
    25th
    $68,370
    50th (median)
    $74,730
    75th
    $83,010
    90th
    $83,640

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,970
    Physical Therapists $81,820
    Dental Hygienists $77,500
    Pharmacists $130,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southern Michigan is $35.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.58 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southern Michigan is 7.1% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,320 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,370.