Respiratory Therapists salary in Lansing, MI
The median respiratory therapists in Lansing-East Lansing, MI earns $78,530 a year, 5% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,062 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $63,540
- 25th percentile
- $71,840
- Median percentile
- $78,530
- 75th percentile
- $78,580
- 90th percentile
- $91,770
Based on 160 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$60,738 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $78,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,447 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,008 |
| Michigan income tax (approx.) | −$3,338 |
| Monthly take-home | $5,062 |
| Every two weeks | $2,336 |
Does it go far here?
$82,671Median pay in Lansing, MI is worth this at average US prices (local price level 95.0 vs 100).
21%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,086 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Lansing, MI
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,470 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,440 |
| Financial Managers | $132,590 |
| Lawyers | $128,610 |
| Sales Managers | $124,630 |
| General and Operations Managers | $119,140 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $110,410 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,990 |
All respiratory therapists salaries · Take-home pay in Michigan