Respiratory Therapists Salary in Michigan
Respiratory Therapists in Michigan earn a median of $79,850 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,520
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,770; the top 10% earn over $90,210. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near Michigan
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Michigan
How much do respiratory therapists make in Michigan?
The median is $79,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,770 and the top 10% earn over $90,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.