DOL Median (Michigan)
$52,406
vs National
+5.1%
National: $49,868BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,843
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,406
+5.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,868
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Respiratory Therapists in Michigan earns $52,406 in nominal terms, which is 5.1% above the national average of $49,868. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,843 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | $55,640 | 4 |
| National Therapy Services LLC | $49,171 | 2 |
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How much does a Respiratory Therapists make in Michigan?
The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Michigan is $52,406 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Respiratory Therapists?
A Respiratory Therapists in Michigan earns 5.1% more than the national median of $49,868, or $57,843 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.