Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Grand Rapids, MI

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$28.06/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Grand Rapids, MI is $28.06 per hour. This is 53% lower than the Michigan average of $42.90.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$28.06/hour

Grand Rapids, MI

65% lower than the US average.

$42.90/hour

Michigan

8% lower than the US average.

$46.37/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Grand Rapids Compare to Other Cities

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Richmond, Virginia

$28/hour

This is 13% higher than the Grand Rapids average of $24.53.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$22/hour

This is 13% lower than the Grand Rapids average of $24.53.

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 Grand Rapids, MI average for Respiratory Therapists is $28 per hour — Detroit, Michigan pays 34% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Detroit, Michigan	$37	$45

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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