How much does a respiratory therapist make in Indianapolis?
$81,720a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $39.29 an hour or $6,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.29
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,970Median: $81,720Highest 10%: $94,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,970 | $31.24 | |
| 25th | $70,510 | $33.90 | |
| Median | $81,720 | $39.29 | |
| 75th | $85,610 | $41.16 | |
| 90th | $94,950 | $45.65 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Chicago, IL | $87,060 |
| Michigan City, IN | $82,990 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $511,400 |
| Surgeon | $459,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $374,700 |
| Neurologist | $365,500 |
| Physician | $364,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $346,900 |
| Physician | $342,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $284,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $39.29 ($81,720 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $81,720 against $82,280 nationally, 1% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $79,730, so Indianapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for respiratory therapist pay?
94 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,950 or more.
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.