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Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Night Shift
Select Medical · Evansville, IN
$29.73–$40.00/ hour
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Evansville, IN
Pay for respiratory therapists in the Evansville area centers on $38.72 per hour, or about $80,540 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.54 and the upper quarter over $40.68. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Evansville. That ranks 82nd of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 39th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Evansville and what they pay.
- $38.72median pay per hour, Evansville
- $32–$41typical range per hour
- 220respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Respiratory Therapist roles in Evansville
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Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Day Shift
Select Medical · Evansville, IN
$29.73–$40.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRespiratory Therapist pay in Evansville, IN
The metro median is 4% above the Indiana statewide median of $37.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 220 respiratory therapists employed in the Evansville metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.81 | $62,000 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.54 | $65,600 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.72 | $80,540 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.68 | $84,610 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.68 | $84,610 | 5% above U.S. median |
How Evansville ranks
- 82nd of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 39th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Indiana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Evansville
- Overall prices in Evansville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 66.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.72 median hour buys what $42.30 buys at the national price level, 9% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Evansville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,394
- Per year: $69,696
- Per month: $5,808
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Evansville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Evansville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Evansville
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Evansville, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Evansville Evansville, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Evansville State Hospital Evansville, IN | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | 28 mi | $30.83/hr | 60,675 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 92 mi | $30.00/hr | 79,076 |
| Bloomington, IN | 98 mi | $36.58/hr | 79,986 |
| Clarksville, TN | 99 mi | $30.64/hr | 185,690 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 102 mi | $37.32/hr | 58,531 |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 103 mi | $35.29/hr | 52,912 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Indiana · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Indiana
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Evansville
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Evansville, IN?
Respiratory Therapists in the Evansville metro area have a median pay of $38.72 per hour, about $80,540 a year. The middle half earn between $31.54 and $40.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Evansville a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Evansville ranks 39th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 82nd of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Evansville?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Evansville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Evansville.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Evansville as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Evansville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Evansville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place respiratory therapists in Evansville?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Select MedicalEvansville, IN · 3 postings$34.87/ hr$30–$44
- CommonSpirit HealthSacramento, CA · 8 postings$56.70/ hr$47–$71
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 18 postings$54.16/ hr$29–$68
- Fairview Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MN · 7 postings$53.34/ hr$36–$63
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2What they are offering now
Low$30Median$34.87High$44
3 RT postings with published pay in Indiana, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 RT roles
- Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - Full-time NightsPermanent$32.69–$44.00/ hour
- Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Night ShiftPermanent$29.73–$40.00/ hour
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