Respiratory Therapist II, Registered
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Kentucky post a median of $33.54 an hour, the middle half $26.90–$36.47, across 6 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in Kentucky earn a median of $34.98 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Kentucky requires of a respiratory therapist
Mandatory certification as a respiratory care practitioner, from the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care.
- An NBRC RRT or CRT credential or its equivalent (KRS 314A.110); the application and certification fee is $150 (201 KAR 29:015).
- Staying active: Certificates not renewed by January 30 expire (201 KAR 29:015); renewal requires continuing professional education set by board regulation (KRS 314A.115).
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Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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