Respiratory Therapists Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $64,130 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.83
10th percentile $52,360
90th percentile $77,360
Employed locally 50
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,360
    25th
    $64,130
    50th (median)
    $64,130
    75th
    $64,720
    90th
    $77,360

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 98% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 2% 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
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $67,930

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,510
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,640
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,730
    Physicians, All Other $401,180
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,250
    Nurse Practitioners $119,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Owensboro, KY is $30.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.19 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Owensboro, KY is 20.3% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $52,360 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,130.