Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak, MI compared to State and National Averages

$28.01/hour

Royal Oak, MI

58% lower than the US average.

$28.30/hour

Michigan

56% lower than the US average.

$44.26/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Royal Oak Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$48/hour

This is 43% higher than the Royal Oak average of $27.34.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$21/hour

This is 28% lower than the Royal Oak average of $27.34.

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

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

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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