65+ Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
Respiratory Therapist positions in Kentucky with $60K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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65+ Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky Available Now
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How Kentucky Compares for Respiratory Therapist Pay
Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own respiratory therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Respiratory Therapist roles in Kentucky advertise $11k below the $82k median across the 49 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $127k.
| State | Median pay | vs KY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $71k | — | 4.6/10 | 72 |
| Ohioborders | $89k | +$18k | 4.3/10 | 174 |
| Virginiaborders | $88k | +$16k | 4.1/10 | 109 |
| Illinoisborders | $85k | +$14k | 4.1/10 | 128 |
| Missouriborders | $84k | +$13k | 3.5/10 | 55 |
| Indianaborders | $80k | +$9k | 4.3/10 | 55 |
| Tennesseeborders | $75k | +$4k | 4.0/10 | 92 |
| West Virginiaborders | $68k | −$3k | 3.7/10 | 35 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states.
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Kentucky offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking respiratory therapist jobs in kentucky. With 65+ open positions and salaries ranging from $73K to $98K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky on this page have an average score of 3.5/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist jobs in kentucky include UofL Health, Baptist Health, Vibra Travels, Livingston Hospital, and more. Positions span respiratory therapist jobs kentucky. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for respiratory therapist jobs in kentucky, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do respiratory therapists earn in Kentucky?
Listed respiratory therapists in Kentucky on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $73K to $98K per year, with a median near $73K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapists jobs available?
Some respiratory therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which respiratory therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every respiratory therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring respiratory therapists in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for respiratory therapist roles include UofL Health, Baptist Health, Vibra Travels, Livingston Hospital, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many respiratory therapist jobs in kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 65+ respiratory therapists positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
Baptist Health19 open roles here · WLB 62/100
UofL Health12 open roles here · WLB 58/100Lifepoint Health10 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Appalachian Regional Healthcare5 open roles here · WLB 66/100
St. Elizabeth Healthcare5 open roles here · WLB 55/100
VieMed Healthcare3 open roles here · WLB 42/100
- BBig Sandy Health Care2 open roles here
Home of the Innocents2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
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