Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,916/week
The average salary for a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Kentucky is $1,916 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,059.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 33 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$1,916/week
Kentucky
7% lower than the US average.
$2,059/week
United States
Average Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Elizabethtown, Kentucky pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,178 per week, followed by Louisville, Kentucky ($1,705) and Somerset, Kentucky ($1,500). Louisville, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,226. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,916 per week — Elizabethtown, Kentucky pays 14% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,178 | $2,209 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $1,705 | $2,226 |
| Somerset, Kentucky | $1,500 | $1,500 |
How does the pay for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,259 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,234) and Virginia ($2,161). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,525. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,916 per week — Illinois pays 18% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,259 | $3,180 |
| West Virginia | $2,234 | $2,827 |
| Virginia | $2,161 | $3,525 |
| Alabama | $2,079 | $2,434 |
| Ohio | $2,036 | $3,393 |
| South Carolina | $1,970 | $2,477 |
| North Carolina | $1,851 | $3,186 |
| Georgia | $1,792 | $3,109 |
| Tennessee | $1,585 | $2,415 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Kentucky?
Care Team Solutions pays Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,248 per week, followed by TotalMed Allied ($2,226) and Pluto Healthcare ($2,211). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Registered Respiratory Therapists is $1,916 per week — Care Team Solutions pays 17% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Team Solutions | $2,248 | $2,248 |
| TotalMed Allied | $2,226 | $2,226 |
| Pluto Healthcare | $2,211 | $2,211 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,209 | $2,209 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,136 | $2,169 |
| Trustaff Allied | $2,133 | $2,133 |
| Anders Group | $2,099 | $2,099 |
| Meda Health | $2,074 | $2,074 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,067 | $2,067 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,059 | $2,059 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Respiratory Therapist
- Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
- MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing and 6 others
UP TO $2,211/wk
Respiratory Therapist
- Madisonville, KY
- Medical Solutions Allied
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,598/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Lexington, KY
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs
$2,243/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Elizabethtown, KY
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,214/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Elizabethtown, KY
- MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,211/week
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