Respiratory Therapists pay range in Michigan City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,930 or more. The middle half of respiratory therapists in Michigan City earn between $80,240 and $93,250.
- $66K10th
- $80K25th
- $83KMedian
- $93K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,140 | $6,928 | $39.97 |
| Median | $82,990 | $6,916 | $39.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,240 | $6,687 | $38.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $93,250 | $7,771 | $44.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Respiratory Therapists pay in Michigan City vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Respiratory therapists in Michigan City earn 6% more than the Indiana average ($78,190) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($87,300). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $82,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | $83,140 | $82,990 | $65,690 | $93,930 | 50 |
| Indiana | $78,190 | $79,730 | $62,730 | $94,980 | 3,170 |
| United States | $87,300 | $82,280 | $63,660 | $118,050 | 139,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Respiratory Therapists salary after taxes in Michigan City
On the average salary of $83,140, a single filer in Michigan City takes home about $63,664 a year, or $5,305 a month and $2,449 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
Is Michigan City a good place for respiratory therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Michigan City area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.7), so the average $83,140 buys what about $90,683 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Michigan City ($45,540). A typical home costs $258,579, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Respiratory Therapists salary in other Indiana cities
Michigan City ranks 1st of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Michigan City$83,140
- Indianapolis$80,130
- Evansville$79,780
- Bloomington$79,590
- Lafayette$78,780
- South Bend$76,780
- Fort Wayne$73,210
Highest-paying cities for respiratory therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($146,490).
- San Jose, CA$146,490
- Santa Cruz, CA$133,510
- Vallejo, CA$133,510
- San Francisco, CA$128,490
- Sacramento, CA$124,410
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Respiratory Therapists salary in Michigan City: questions
How much do respiratory therapists make an hour in Michigan City?
$39.97 an hour on average, and $39.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level respiratory therapists salary in Michigan City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the respiratory therapists take-home pay in Michigan City?
About $63,664 a year ($5,305 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,140. Includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
Do respiratory therapists earn more in Michigan City than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($87,300).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126; area Michigan City-La Porte, IN (33140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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