How much does a respiratory therapist make in Kentucky?
$72,750a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Kentucky. That is $34.98 an hour or $6,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.98
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,330Median: $72,750Highest 10%: $92,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,330 | $28.04 | |
| 25th | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| Median | $72,750 | $34.98 | |
| 75th | $79,730 | $38.33 | |
| 90th | $92,540 | $44.49 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $81,600 |
| Lexington, KY | $80,040 |
| Clarksville, TN | $79,150 |
| Louisville, KY | $76,560 |
| Paducah, KY | $76,100 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $74,040 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $68,490 |
| Huntington, WV | $66,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 42. Louisiana | $75,240 |
| 43. Iowa | $74,760 |
| 44. Arkansas | $73,870 |
| 45. Kentucky | $72,750 |
| 46. Tennessee | $72,140 |
| 47. New Mexico | $68,870 |
| 48. West Virginia | $68,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $34.98 ($72,750 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $72,750 against $82,280 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Kentucky ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays respiratory therapists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $81,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.