Respiratory Therapists Salary in Indiana

Respiratory therapists in Indiana earn the most in Michigan City (average $83,140 a year) and the least in Fort Wayne ($73,210), across the 7 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $78,190 and the median at $79,730 for 3,170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Indiana

Michigan City$83,140
Indianapolis$80,130
Evansville$79,780
Bloomington$79,590
Lafayette$78,780
South Bend$76,780
Fort Wayne$73,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Michigan City	$83,140	$82,990	$80,240	$63,664	92
Indianapolis	$80,130	$81,720	$70,510	$61,229	96
Evansville	$79,780	$78,990	$73,410	$61,607	92
Bloomington	$79,590	$78,100	$76,970	$60,782	95
Lafayette	$78,780	$80,140	$71,100	$60,923	93
South Bend	$76,780	$79,450	$67,880	$59,245	93
Fort Wayne	$73,210	$77,390	$62,730	$57,019	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory Therapists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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