Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Michigan
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$28.30/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Michigan is $28.30 per hour. This is 48% lower than the US average of $41.94.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Michigan compared to National Averages
$28.30/hour
Michigan
48% lower than the US average.
$41.94/hour
United States
What cities in Michigan pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Detroit, Michigan pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Ypsilanti, Michigan ($28). Ypsilanti, Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Michigan average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Detroit, Michigan pays 22% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, Michigan | $35 | $43 |
| Ypsilanti, Michigan | $28 | $100 |
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Michigan compare to nearby states?
New York pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $37 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($31) and Illinois ($29). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Michigan average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — New York pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $37 | $48 |
| Wisconsin | $31 | $38 |
| Illinois | $29 | $38 |
| Ohio | $28 | $36 |
| Pennsylvania | $28 | $37 |
| Iowa | $26 | $35 |
| West Virginia | $25 | $33 |
| Kentucky | $24 | $31 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Michigan?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Detroit Medical Center ($39). For comparison, the Michigan average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 38% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $39 | $39 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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