Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Detroit, MI

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.01/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Detroit, MI is $28.01 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Michigan average of $28.30.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages

$28.01/hour

Detroit, MI

79% lower than the US average.

$28.30/hour

Michigan

77% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Madison, Wisconsin

$44/hour

This is 16% higher than the Detroit average of $36.83.

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 27% lower than the Detroit average of $36.83.

Richmond, Virginia

$51/hour

This is 28% higher than the Detroit average of $36.83.

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Only Detroit, Michigan reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $37 per hour. Detroit, Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Detroit, Michigan pays 31% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Detroit, Michigan	$37	$45

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Detroit?

Only Detroit Medical Center reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Detroit Medical Center pays 37% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Detroit Medical Center	$39	$39

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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