verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$79,850/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.39/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
4,520
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$82,989 #35 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Michigan, explained

Respiratory therapists in Michigan earn a median of $79,850 per year ($38.39 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $64,770, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $90,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $79,850 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $79,850 is worth about $82,989 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #35 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,770
$31.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,850
$38.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$90,210
$43.37/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $79,850 $82,989
Wisconsin $84,210 $89,495 −$4,360
Ohio $79,920 $86,145 −$70
Indiana $79,730 $85,429 +$120

Respiratory Therapist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Michigan?

Respiratory therapists in Michigan earn a median of $79,850 per year ($38.39 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Michigan pay respiratory therapists well?

At $79,850, Michigan pays 3% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 4,520 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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