Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Detroit, MI

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

Bay City is currently the highest paying city in Michigan for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 50% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Michigan. Other top paying cities include Muskegon, paying up to $100/hr, Detroit, paying up to $40/hr, and Commerce, paying up to $38/hr.

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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

66% lower than the US average.

$28.30/hour

Michigan

64% lower than the US average.

$46.37/hour

United States

How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$46/hour

This is 23% higher than the Detroit average of $35.65.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$26/hour

This is 35% lower than the Detroit average of $35.65.

Fort Myers, Florida

$45/hour

This is 20% higher than the Detroit average of $35.65.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Detroit, Michigan	$36	$40

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Detroit Medical Center	$31	$31

Last updated on June 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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