Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Covington, KY

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,891/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Covington, KY is $1,891 per week. This is 34% lower than the US average of $2,527.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 32 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Covington, KY compared to State and National Averages

$1,891/week

Covington, KY

34% lower than the US average.

$2,527/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Covington Compare to Other Cities

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Cincinnati, Ohio

$2,574/week

Louisville, Kentucky

$2,454/week

Lafayette, Indiana

$2,347/week

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Paducah, Kentucky pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,117 per week, followed by Owensboro, Kentucky ($2,048) and Louisville, Kentucky ($1,952). Louisville, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,393. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,891 per week — Paducah, Kentucky pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Paducah, Kentucky$2,117$2,182
Owensboro, Kentucky$2,048$2,048
Louisville, Kentucky$1,952$2,393
Somerset, Kentucky$1,788$2,184
Bowling Green, Kentucky$1,226$1,320

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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