The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Kentucky is $65,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,650.
Pay spans roughly $52,060 at the 10th percentile to $81,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.57 per hour. An estimated 2,860 people work as respiratory therapists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $65,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.57 |
| 10th percentile | $52,060 |
| 90th percentile | $81,110 |
| Employment | 2,860 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.