Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Brighton, MI

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.01/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Brighton, MI is $28.01 per hour. This is 55% lower than the Michigan average of $43.50.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$28.01/hour

Brighton, MI

79% lower than the US average.

$43.50/hour

Michigan

15% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Brighton Compare to Other Cities

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Madison, Wisconsin

$44/hour

This is 38% higher than the Brighton average of $27.34.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 46% higher than the Brighton average of $27.34.

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 5% higher than the Brighton average of $27.34.

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

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

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Detroit, Michigan$37$45

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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