Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Health · Fishers, IN
Respiratory Therapists in the Fishers area earn a median of $38.74 per hour, about $80,570 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.82 and $40.02. That ranks 80th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 81st of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Fishers. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fishers.
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Ascension Health · Fishers, 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 1,300 respiratory therapists employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.34).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.13 | $64,750 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.82 | $66,190 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.74 | $80,570 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.02 | $83,240 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $41.55 | $86,420 | 7% above U.S. median |
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.
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Get my free pay reportSource: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $133 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,491 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,383 |
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. 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).
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CMS lists 1 hospital in Fishers, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Fishers Fishers, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville, IN | 6 mi | $38.74/hr | 75,239 |
| Carmel, IN | 10 mi | $38.74/hr | 103,606 |
| Muncie, IN | 34 mi | $37.82/hr | 65,320 |
| Kokomo, IN | 36 mi | $37.41/hr | 60,093 |
| Columbus, IN | 52 mi | $37.41/hr | 51,970 |
| Lafayette, IN | 56 mi | $37.14/hr | 71,757 |
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Indiana · Respiratory Therapist jobs nationwide
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Fishers city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Respiratory Therapists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $38.74 per hour, about $80,570 a year. The middle half earn between $31.82 and $40.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 81st of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 80th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fishers, led by Ascension St Vincent Fishers. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Fishers is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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