Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Kentucky

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Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,938/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Kentucky is $1,938 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,067.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 91 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$1,938/week

Kentucky

7% lower than the US average.

$2,067/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Paducah, Kentucky pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,197 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($2,189) and Elizabethtown, Kentucky ($2,147). Paducah, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,938 per week — Paducah, Kentucky pays 13% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Paducah, Kentucky	$2,197	$2,500
Lexington, Kentucky	$2,189	$2,299
Elizabethtown, Kentucky	$2,147	$2,275
Louisville, Kentucky	$1,681	$1,821
Somerset, Kentucky	$1,648	$1,742

How does the pay for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,161 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,118) and Virginia ($2,079). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,300. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,938 per week — West Virginia pays 12% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
West Virginia	$2,161	$2,654
Illinois	$2,118	$2,840
Virginia	$2,079	$3,244
Ohio	$2,055	$3,200
Alabama	$2,050	$2,434
North Carolina	$1,916	$3,300
South Carolina	$1,893	$2,477
Georgia	$1,783	$2,484
Tennessee	$1,754	$2,652

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Kentucky?

Premier Medical Staffing Services pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,377 per week, followed by Prodware Solutions LLC ($2,358) and ADN Healthcare ($2,358). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,938 per week — Premier Medical Staffing Services pays 23% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Premier Medical Staffing Services	$2,377	$2,485
Prodware Solutions LLC	$2,358	$2,358
ADN Healthcare	$2,358	$2,500
Soloh Partners	$2,267	$2,267
Prime Staffing	$2,264	$2,268
PRIDE Health	$2,246	$2,396
Zack Group	$2,206	$2,206
FlexCare Allied	$2,184	$2,211
BHS Workforce	$2,182	$2,182
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing	$2,179	$2,196

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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