Respiratory Therapists Salary in Kentucky
Respiratory Therapists in Kentucky earn a median of $72,750 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,530
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,330; the top 10% earn over $92,540. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Anesthesiologist Assistants$120,760 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
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Respiratory Therapists pay in Kentucky
How much do respiratory therapists make in Kentucky?
The median is $72,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,330 and the top 10% earn over $92,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.