Respiratory Therapists Salary in Northern Indiana

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

Median annual salary $70,570 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.93
10th percentile $60,570
90th percentile $80,240
Employed locally 140
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,570
    25th
    $62,250
    50th (median)
    $70,570
    75th
    $76,930
    90th
    $80,240

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,610
    Psychiatric Technicians $37,890
    Emergency Medical Technicians $40,210
    Dental Hygienists $81,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Northern Indiana is $33.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Northern Indiana is 12.3% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,570 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,250.