Respiratory Therapist Salary in Kentucky
Median annual pay in Kentucky
$72,750
$34.98/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Kentucky
$80,691
Regional Price Parity: 90.159 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($82,280): −$9,530 (−11.6%)
Kentucky ranks 45th of 51 states by median pay, and 42nd of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,330 | $28.04 |
| 25th percentile | $63,110 | $30.34 |
| Median | $72,750 | $34.98 |
| 75th percentile | $79,730 | $38.33 |
| 90th percentile | $92,540 | $44.49 |
Employment
- Employment in Kentucky
- 2,530
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Kentucky
- $72,750
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $82,280
- Difference
- −$9,530 (−11.6%)
Cost of living
$72,750 ÷ 90.159 × 100 = $80,691
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | ||
| 43rd | $74,760 | $85,185 27th |
| Arkansas | ||
| 44th | $73,870 | $84,970 29th |
| Kentucky This page | ||
| 45th | $72,750 | $80,691 42nd |
| Tennessee | ||
| 46th | $72,140 | $78,524 45th |
| New Mexico | ||
| 47th | $68,870 | $74,687 49th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Kentucky
$60,980/year Kentucky
- Paramedic salary in Kentucky
$49,890/year Kentucky
- Registered Nurse salary in Kentucky
$81,040/year Kentucky
- Radiation Therapist salary in Kentucky
$97,760/year Kentucky
- Physical Therapist salary in Kentucky
$100,710/year Kentucky
- Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Kentucky
$65,230/year Kentucky
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +8.5%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Associate's degree
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Respiratory Therapist salary in nearby places
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Illinois
$84,090/year Illinois
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Indiana
$79,730/year Indiana
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Missouri
$78,390/year Missouri
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Ohio
$79,920/year Ohio
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Tennessee
$72,140/year Tennessee
- Respiratory Therapist salary in Virginia
$82,910/year Virginia
- Respiratory Therapist salary in West Virginia
$68,670/year West Virginia
- Respiratory Therapist salary in the U.S.
$82,280/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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