Respiratory Therapists Salary in Southern Indiana

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

Median annual salary $69,320 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.33
10th percentile $62,790
90th percentile $80,980
Employed locally 130
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,790
    25th
    $64,810
    50th (median)
    $69,320
    75th
    $79,660
    90th
    $80,980

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,830
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71,690
    Nurse Practitioners$121,050
    Emergency Medical Technicians$39,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Southern Indiana is $33.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Southern Indiana is 13.8% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,790 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,810.