MI · Taylor · Updated October 15, 2026

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Taylor, MI

Respiratory Therapists in the Taylor area earn a median of $37.58 per hour, about $78,160 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.73 and $39.74. That ranks 117th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 178th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Taylor. The free report below lists employers near Taylor and what they pay.

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Respiratory Therapist pay in Taylor, MI

The metro median is 1% above the Michigan statewide median of $37.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 1,720 respiratory therapists employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.91$64,29020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.73$68,08015% below U.S. median
Median$37.58$78,1603% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.74$82,6603% above U.S. median
Top 10%$42.46$88,32010% above U.S. median

How Taylor ranks

  • 117th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 178th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 8 Michigan metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Taylor

  • Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.58 median hour buys what $37.47 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Taylor paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,353
  • Per year: $67,644
  • Per month: $5,637

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Taylor

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$152
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,582
13-week assignment$20,566

Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Michigan

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Hospitals in Taylor

CMS lists 1 hospital in Taylor, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Beaumont Hospital - Taylor
Taylor, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Dearborn, MI7 mi$37.58/hr106,377
Dearborn Heights, MI8 mi$37.58/hr61,040
Ann Arbor, MI24 mi$39.29/hr122,925

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Michigan · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Michigan

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Michigan taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Taylor

Taylor city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do respiratory therapists make in Taylor, MI?

Respiratory Therapists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $37.58 per hour, about $78,160 a year. The middle half earn between $32.73 and $39.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Taylor a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 178th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 117th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do respiratory therapists work in Taylor?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Taylor, led by Beaumont Hospital - Taylor. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Taylor as a respiratory therapist?

RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Taylor?

The federal per diem benchmark in Taylor is $152 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Select MedicalGrand Rapids, MI · 3 postings$37.48/ hr$32–$44
  • CommonSpirit HealthSACRAMENTO, CA · 8 postings$56.70/ hr$47–$71
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 18 postings$54.16/ hr$29–$68
  • Fairview Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MN · 7 postings$53.34/ hr$36–$63

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2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$37.48High$44

4 RT postings with published pay in Michigan, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 RT roles

  1. Respiratory Therapist - Full-timePermanent
    $32.69–$44.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Grand Rapids, MI · posted yesterday
  2. Respiratory Therapist - Full-time NightsPermanent
    $31.96–$43.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Wyandotte, MI · posted 27 days ago

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