Respiratory Therapist Salary in Kentucky
Based on 3K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$65,670
$31.572/hr
vs National Average
$80,241
-18.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $81K
3K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,060 |
| 25th percentile | $60,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,670 |
| 75th percentile | $75,690 |
| 90th percentile | $81,110 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,010 |
| 2023 | $63,420 |
| 2024 | $65,670 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,010 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $63,420 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $65,670 | $80,241 |