Respiratory Therapist salary in Indiana
What respiratory therapists earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$79,730$38.33 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$67,760 – $84,960Top 10%: $94,980+
Jobs3,1701.10× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $87,060 | $41.86 | 3,620 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $81,600 | $39.23 | 1,300 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $81,720 | $39.29 | 1,230 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $76,560 | $36.81 | 840 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $77,390 | $37.21 | 210 |
| Evansville, IN | $78,990 | $37.98 | 170 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $76,050 | $36.56 | 130 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $68,800 | $33.08 | 120 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $80,140 | $38.53 | 110 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $79,450 | $38.20 | 110 |
| Bloomington, IN | $78,100 | $37.55 | 90 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $79,230 | $38.09 | 90 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $82,990 | $39.90 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $80,090 Ohio · $79,920 Michigan · $79,850 Arizona · $79,780 Texas · $79,540 Wyoming · $79,330
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in Indiana?
Respiratory Therapists in Indiana earned a median of $79,730 a year ($38.33 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $67,760 to $84,960.
Where in Indiana do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $87,060.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.