77+ 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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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: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Kentucky offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking respiratory therapist jobs in kentucky. With 77+ open positions, 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 5.6/10. 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 Baptist Health, VieMed Healthcare, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Lifepoint Health, 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?
Respiratory therapist salaries typically range from $60K–$80K annually, depending on specialty, location, and experience. WeekdayDoc shows the posted pay on every listing so you can compare before applying.
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 Baptist Health, VieMed Healthcare, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Lifepoint Health, 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 77+ 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.
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Organizations with the most openings in Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
UofL Health12 open roles here · WLB 58/100Lifepoint Health10 open roles here · WLB 57/100
- BBig Sandy Health Care2 open roles here
- Home of the Innocents2 open roles here · WLB 75/100
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