Respiratory Therapists pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,950 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Indianapolis earn between $70,510 and $85,610.
- $65K10th
- $71K25th
- $82KMedian
- $86K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,130 | $6,678 | $38.52 |
| Median | $81,720 | $6,810 | $39.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,510 | $5,876 | $33.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,610 | $7,134 | $41.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($78,190) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $80,130 | $81,720 | $64,970 | $94,950 | 1,230 |
| Indiana | $78,190 | $79,730 | $62,730 | $94,980 | 3,170 |
| United States | $87,300 | $82,280 | $63,660 | $118,050 | 139,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Respiratory Therapists salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $80,130, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $61,229 a year, or $5,102 a month and $2,355 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $80,130 buys what about $83,734 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 2nd of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job; Michigan City pays the most ($83,140).
- Michigan City$83,140
- Indianapolis$80,130
- Evansville$79,780
- Bloomington$79,590
- Lafayette$78,780
- South Bend$76,780
- Fort Wayne$73,210
Highest-paying cities for respiratory therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,490).
- San Jose, CA$146,490
- Santa Cruz, CA$133,510
- Vallejo, CA$133,510
- San Francisco, CA$128,490
- Sacramento, CA$124,410
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Respiratory Therapists salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Indianapolis?
$38.52 an hour on average, and $39.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $61,229 a year ($5,102 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,130. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,300).
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; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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