Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary
$1,945/week
The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Kentucky is $1,945 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $2,117.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 38 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$1,945/week
Kentucky
9% lower than the US average.
$2,117/week
United States
Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?
Elizabethtown, Kentucky pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,123 per week, followed by Louisville, Kentucky ($1,786). Louisville, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,395. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,945 per week — Elizabethtown, Kentucky pays 9% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,123 | $2,370 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $1,786 | $2,395 |
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
West Virginia pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,220 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,206) and Virginia ($2,202). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,377. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,945 per week — West Virginia pays 14% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $2,220 | $3,096 |
| Illinois | $2,206 | $3,044 |
| Virginia | $2,202 | $3,377 |
| Alabama | $2,199 | $3,089 |
| Ohio | $2,065 | $2,869 |
| South Carolina | $1,951 | $2,284 |
| North Carolina | $1,936 | $2,853 |
| Georgia | $1,861 | $2,977 |
| Tennessee | $1,706 | $2,420 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Kentucky?
ADN Healthcare pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,390 per week, followed by Integrated Healthcare Services ($2,370) and Genie Healthcare ($2,314). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,945 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 23% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,390 | $2,390 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $2,370 | $2,370 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,314 | $2,314 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,228 | $2,243 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,184 | $2,184 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,173 | $2,173 |
| LRS Healthcare - Allied | $2,173 | $2,209 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,164 | $2,203 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $2,132 | $2,132 |
Last updated on November 10, 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 11 others
UP TO $2,390/wk
Respiratory Therapist
- Madisonville, KY
- Medical Solutions Allied
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,598/week
NICU Respiratory Therapist
- Madisonville, KY
- Host Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,481/week
Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Elizabethtown, KY
- Integrated Healthcare Services
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,370/week
Respiratory Therapist
- Lexington, KY
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs
$2,243/week
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