verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$79,730/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.33/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
3,170
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,429 #25 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Indiana, explained

Respiratory therapists in Indiana earn a median of $79,730 per year ($38.33 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $62,730, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $94,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $79,730 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $79,730 is worth about $85,429 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #25 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,730
$30.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,730
$38.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,980
$45.66/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $79,730 $85,429
Illinois $84,090 $84,125 −$4,360
Ohio $79,920 $86,145 −$190
Michigan $79,850 $82,989 −$120
Kentucky $72,750 $80,691 +$6,980

Respiratory Therapist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Indiana?

Respiratory therapists in Indiana earn a median of $79,730 per year ($38.33 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Indiana pay respiratory therapists well?

At $79,730, Indiana pays 3% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 3,170 work in the state.

Respiratory Therapist salary in other states

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