Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Dearborn, MI

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

Bay City is currently the highest paying city in Michigan for Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 50% higher than the average pay for Respiratory Therapist roles in Michigan. Other top paying cities include Muskegon, paying up to $100/hr, Detroit, paying up to $45/hr, and Commerce, paying up to $45/hr.

Respiratory Therapist Salary Insights
Featured Blog Posts

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.01/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Dearborn, MI is $28.01 per hour. This is 48% lower than the Michigan average of $41.39.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$28.01/hour

Dearborn, MI

64% lower than the US average.

$41.39/hour

Michigan

11% lower than the US average.

$45.86/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Dearborn Compare to Other Cities

Select up to 3 cities to compare

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

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

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$22/hour

This is 26% lower than the Dearborn average of $27.34.

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Detroit, Michigan	$38	$45

Last updated on September 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

Respiratory Therapist Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide

Was this page helpful?

Yes