Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Detroit, 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.

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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 47% lower than the Michigan average of $41.17.

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

65% lower than the US average.

$41.17/hour

Michigan

12% lower than the US average.

$46.16/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$21/hour

This is 85% lower than the Detroit average of $38.84.

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Detroit, Michigan	$39	$45

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

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

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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