Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Detroit, MI

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.01/hour

The average salary for a 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.

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

$28.01/hour

Detroit, MI

89% lower than the US average.

$28.30/hour

Michigan

87% lower than the US average.

$52.94/hour

United States

How 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 $36.63.

Blacksburg, Virginia

$26/hour

This is 40% lower than the Detroit average of $36.63.

Davenport, Iowa

$25/hour

This is 44% lower than the Detroit average of $36.63.

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 Detroit, MI average for 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 Respiratory Therapist jobs in Detroit?

Select Medical pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Detroit Medical Center ($39). For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Select Medical pays 54% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Select Medical	$43	$43
Detroit Medical Center	$39	$39

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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