Respiratory Therapists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $67,930 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.66
10th percentile $57,650
90th percentile $81,180
Employed locally 440
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,650
    25th
    $65,140
    50th (median)
    $67,930
    75th
    $75,660
    90th
    $81,180

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 96% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,730
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $73,410
    Rocky Mount, NC $68,320
    Sandusky, OH $68,310
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $67,960
    Kentucky $65,670

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,950
    Pharmacists $138,300
    Nurse Practitioners $113,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Lexington, KY is $32.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.32 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Lexington, KY is 15.6% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Lexington?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $57,650 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,140.