Respiratory Therapists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #46 of 51 · KY
17% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,470 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $72,750
Employment 2,530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $58,330P25 $63,110 Median $72,750P75 $79,730P90 $92,540
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in Kentucky earn between $58,330 and $92,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean respiratory therapists salary in Kentucky is $72,470, about 17% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $80,040 | $78,710 | 430 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $76,560 | $75,290 | 840 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $76,100 | $73,050 | 80 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $74,040 | $73,050 | 40 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $68,490 | $70,240 | 90 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $66,470 | $67,650 | 170 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $65,240 | $68,190 | 230 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $63,690 | $67,540 | 210 |