- Open jobs
- 1
- Agencies hiring
- 1
- Median pay in listings
- $45.16/hour
- Median wage in Kentucky (BLS)
- $34.98/hour
Respiratory Therapist pay in Kentucky
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Kentucky is $34.98 per hour ($72,758 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $45.16/hour. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Kentucky; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Kentucky
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 1 | $45.16/hr |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Somerset (1)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in Kentucky?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Kentucky is $34.98 per hour (about $72,758 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Respiratory Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $45.16 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in Kentucky?
1 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 1 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Kentucky; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.