Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-1126
Respiratory Therapist (RT) salary in Evansville, IN, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Evansville, IN metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for respiratory therapists in Evansville, IN was $78,990 a year, or $37.98 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $67,630 to $92,430. About 170 were employed.
Annual pay: Evansville vs Indiana vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,990 | $79,730 | $82,280 |
| Mean (average) | $79,780 | $78,190 | $87,300 |
| 10th percentile | $67,630 | $62,730 | $63,660 |
| 25th percentile | $73,410 | $67,760 | $74,520 |
| 75th percentile | $87,970 | $84,960 | $98,730 |
| 90th percentile | $92,430 | $94,980 | $118,050 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $37.98 |
| Mean (average) | $38.35 |
| 10th percentile | $32.52 |
| 25th percentile | $35.29 |
| 75th percentile | $42.29 |
| 90th percentile | $44.44 |
Employment: 170. 1.252 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 1.39.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a RT make per hour in Evansville, IN?
The median hourly wage was $37.98 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $32.52 and the 90th was $44.44.
What is the average RT salary in Evansville, IN?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $79,780 a year and a median of $78,990 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do respiratory therapists in Evansville, IN earn more than the Indiana median?
The Evansville, IN median of $78,990 is 1% lower than the Indiana median of $79,730 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1126. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.