Respiratory Therapists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Respiratory Therapists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $63,983 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.5% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 2,640 respiratory therapists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $58,830 to $73,410 depending on location.
$63,983
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$73,410
Highest paying metro
$58,830
Lowest paying metro
2,640
Employed in Kentucky
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $73,410 | $64,620 | $78,280 | 990 |
| Lexington, KY | $67,930 | $65,140 | $75,660 | 440 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $64,950 | $63,220 | $76,250 | 110 |
| Owensboro, KY | $64,130 | $64,130 | $64,720 | 50 |
| West Kentucky | $63,170 | $60,430 | $64,200 | 160 |
| South Central Kentucky | $63,010 | $57,990 | $69,200 | 270 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $62,400 | $60,350 | $71,310 | 120 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $61,630 | $59,070 | $72,340 | 60 |
| East Kentucky | $60,370 | $51,930 | $62,240 | 210 |
| Central Kentucky | $58,830 | $52,920 | $67,600 | 230 |