How much does a respiratory therapist make in Michigan?
$79,850a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Michigan. That is $38.39 an hour or $6,654 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.39
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,770Median: $79,850Highest 10%: $90,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,770 | $31.14 | |
| 25th | $71,740 | $34.49 | |
| Median | $79,850 | $38.39 | |
| 75th | $83,020 | $39.91 | |
| 90th | $90,210 | $43.37 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Battle Creek, MI | $81,440 |
| Monroe, MI | $81,290 |
| Detroit, MI | $80,790 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $79,850 |
| South Bend, IN | $79,450 |
| Lansing, MI | $78,530 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $78,070 |
| Flint, MI | $77,760 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $76,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 28. Utah | $80,650 |
| 29. North Carolina | $80,090 |
| 30. Ohio | $79,920 |
| 31. Michigan | $79,850 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Indiana | $79,730 |
| 34. Texas | $79,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $38.39 ($79,850 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $79,850 against $82,280 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Michigan ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays respiratory therapists the most?
Battle Creek, MI, with a median of $81,440 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.