Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Kentucky

RTs manage life-support ventilators in ICUs, treat asthma and COPD patients, and run pulmonary function labs. During COVID-19, they were the last line of defense for critically ill patients. Essential, respected, and well-paid.

$64,191 KY Median Salary
13% Growth Rate
2 years Training

πŸ’° Respiratory Therapist (RT) Salary in Kentucky

Estimated salary range for Respiratory Therapist (RT)s in Kentucky, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$52,000
Median
$64,191
Experienced
$93,000

πŸŽ“ Respiratory Therapist (RT) Licensing in Kentucky

Credential required: RRT or CRT (NBRC)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Kentucky state licensing board before enrolling.

Schools and programs related to Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Kentucky

These listings are shown as related training options for Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Kentucky. Before enrolling, compare program length, total cost, credential outcomes, and how well each option matches local employer demand.

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MedQuest College

πŸ“ Louisville, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Medical Career & Technical College

πŸ“ Richmond, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Ross College-Hopkinsville

πŸ“ Hopkinsville, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Ashland Community and Technical College

πŸ“ Ashland, KY

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Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

πŸ“ Cumberland, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green

πŸ“ Bowling Green, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Madisonville Community College

πŸ“ Madisonville, KY

Certificate 2-4yr

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Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger

πŸ“ Erlanger, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training

πŸ“ Newport, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Jefferson Community and Technical College

πŸ“ Louisville, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Gateway Community and Technical College

πŸ“ Florence, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro

πŸ“ Owensboro, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Owensboro Community and Technical College

πŸ“ Owensboro, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College

πŸ“ Lexington, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Hopkinsville Community College

πŸ“ Hopkinsville, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Somerset Community College

πŸ“ Somerset, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Henderson Community College

πŸ“ Henderson, KY

Certificate 2-4yr

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ATA College

πŸ“ Louisville, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Maysville Community and Technical College

πŸ“ Maysville, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education

πŸ“ Lexington, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Hazard Community and Technical College

πŸ“ Hazard, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

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West Kentucky Community and Technical College

πŸ“ Paducah, KY

Certificate 1-<2yr

How to compare these options

  • Look for programs that align with the most common hiring path for Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Kentucky.
  • Ask whether graduates are prepared for any required credential, license, or employer screening step.
  • Compare cost, completion time, and schedule before making a final decision.

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