Respiratory Therapists Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $77,260 -4% vs national
Median hourly $37.14
10th percentile $63,020
90th percentile $80,500
Employed locally 120
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,020
    25th
    $64,620
    50th (median)
    $77,260
    75th
    $79,000
    90th
    $80,500

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 129% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 29% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Redding, CA $119,560
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Vineland, NJ $98,020
    Bellingham, WA $97,150
    Washington $97,150
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $97,080

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,870
    Pharmacists $119,950
    Nurse Practitioners $125,200
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Lafayette, IN is $37.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.54 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Lafayette, IN is 4% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $63,020 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,620.