Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Kentucky

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$24.11/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Kentucky is $24.11 per hour. This is 67% lower than the US average of $40.34.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$24.11/hour

Kentucky

67% lower than the US average.

$40.34/hour

United States

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

Illinois pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $38 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($32) and Virginia ($30). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Respiratory Therapists is $24 per hour — Illinois pays 57% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Illinois	$38	$40
Tennessee	$32	$33
Virginia	$30	$39
Georgia	$28	$36
North Carolina	$28	$36
South Carolina	$18	$36

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $32 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Respiratory Therapists is $24 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 31% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$32	$44

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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