Respiratory Therapists pay in Michigan
$78,550avg. a year
$37.76 an hour · 4,520 employed
Respiratory Therapists in Michigan earn an average of $78,550 a year. That is $8,750 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $87,300. The best-paying metro area is Monroe, MI at $81,280.
$79,850Median pay
$37.76Average hourly
+30%Avg. pay since 2020
#32Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for respiratory therapists by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
130 jobs
Monroe, MI
$81,280
$39.08 an hour
2390 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$80,840
$38.87 an hour
31,910 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$80,360
$38.64 an hour
460 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$78,630
$37.80 an hour
5110 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$76,780
$36.91 an hour
6160 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$76,400
$36.73 an hour
7690 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$76,230
$36.65 an hour
8150 jobs
Flint, MI
$75,790
$36.44 an hour
9130 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$72,810
$35.00 an hour
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan respiratory therapists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $87,300 | $41.97 |
| Michigan | $78,550 | $37.76 |
| Wisconsin | $86,230 | $41.46 |
| Ohio | $81,240 | $39.06 |
| Indiana | $78,190 | $37.59 |
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- Registered Nurses$94,300
- Physicians, All Other$206,170
- Nurse Practitioners$132,790
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- Physical Therapists$100,630
- Dental Hygienists$85,940
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do respiratory therapists make in Michigan?
The average is $78,550 a year, and the median is $79,850. That is $8,750 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $87,300.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$37.76 an hour on average; the median is $38.39.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Monroe, MI ($81,280), followed by Ann Arbor, MI ($80,840). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Kalamazoo-Portage, MI ($72,810).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #32 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 29-1126. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national respiratory therapists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.