How much does a respiratory therapist make in Indiana?
$79,730a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Indiana. That is $38.33 an hour or $6,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.33
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,730Median: $79,730Highest 10%: $94,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| 25th | $67,760 | $32.58 | |
| Median | $79,730 | $38.33 | |
| 75th | $84,960 | $40.85 | |
| 90th | $94,980 | $45.66 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $87,060 |
| Michigan City, IN | $82,990 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $81,720 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $81,600 |
| Lafayette, IN | $80,140 |
| South Bend, IN | $79,450 |
| Evansville, IN | $78,990 |
| Bloomington, IN | $78,100 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $77,390 |
| Louisville, KY | $76,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 30. Ohio | $79,920 |
| 31. Michigan | $79,850 |
| 32. Arizona | $79,780 |
| 33. Indiana | $79,730 |
| 34. Texas | $79,540 |
| 35. Wyoming | $79,330 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $78,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $38.33 ($79,730 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $79,730 against $82,280 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Indiana rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Indiana ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays respiratory therapists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $87,060 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.