Respiratory Therapists Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,210 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.64
10th percentile $62,120
90th percentile $82,310
Employed locally 110
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,120
    25th
    $67,610
    50th (median)
    $76,210
    75th
    $79,070
    90th
    $82,310

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $37,640
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,510
    Nurse Practitioners $124,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Central Indiana is $36.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.32 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Central Indiana is 5.3% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,120 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,610.