Respiratory Therapists pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,020 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in South Bend earn between $67,880 and $85,750.
- $65K10th
- $68K25th
- $79KMedian
- $86K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,780 | $6,398 | $36.91 |
| Median | $79,450 | $6,621 | $38.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,880 | $5,657 | $32.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,750 | $7,146 | $41.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($78,190) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $76,780 | $79,450 | $65,190 | $92,020 | 110 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $76,780, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $59,245 a year, or $4,937 a month and $2,279 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $59,828 | $4,986 |
| Working in IN | $59,245 | $4,937 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $76,780 buys what about $82,685 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 6th 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 South Bend: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in South Bend?
$36.91 an hour on average, and $38.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in South Bend?
About $59,245 a year ($4,937 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,780. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do respiratory therapists earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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