Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
Across 69 live Respiratory Therapist listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $79K (75th percentile $85K), based on the 6 that state a salary; Kentucky ranks 45th of 49 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Baptist Health (13), Lifepoint Health (10), UofL Health (8).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 6 roles pay ~$79k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Respiratory Therapist Pay in Kentucky: Live Market and State Comparison
Live respiratory therapist listings in Kentucky today, then Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 69
- Live median
- $79k
- 75th $85k · n=6
- 12-mo median
- $71k
- Pay rank
- #45 of 49
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #4
- 12-mo postings
- 203
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 (12 mo) | vs KY | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $71k | — | 4.5/10 | 203 |
| Virginiaborders | $87k | +$16k | 4.1/10 | 372 |
| Illinoisborders | $85k | +$13k | 3.9/10 | 386 |
| Ohioborders | $83k | +$12k | 4.2/10 | 519 |
| Missouriborders | $82k | +$11k | 3.7/10 | 220 |
| Indianaborders | $79k | +$8k | 4.1/10 | 181 |
| Tennesseeborders | $75k | +$4k | 3.8/10 | 326 |
| West Virginiaborders | $72k | +$1k | 3.7/10 | 87 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 49 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Baptist Health (13), Lifepoint Health (10), UofL Health (8)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Respiratory Therapist jobs in Kentucky.
How much do respiratory therapists earn in Kentucky?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of respiratory therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid respiratory therapist 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 therapist 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 Baptist Health, UofL Health, Lincare, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, 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 69 respiratory therapists positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
Baptist Health13 open roles here · WLB 67/100
Lifepoint Health10 open roles here · WLB 75/100
UofL Health8 open roles here · WLB 68/100St. Elizabeth Healthcare7 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Kindred Healthcare3 open roles here · WLB 55/100Appalachian Regional Healthcare2 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Big Sandy Health Care2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Livingston Hospital2 open roles here · WLB 18/100