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Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Kentucky
- Lexington$78,710
- Louisville$75,290
- Elizabethtown$73,050
- Paducah$73,050
- Bowling Green$70,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $78,710 | $80,040 | $67,450 | $59,401 | 93 |
| Louisville | $75,290 | $76,560 | $66,180 | $57,623 | 93 |
| Elizabethtown | $73,050 | $74,040 | $64,600 | $56,357 | 91 |
| Paducah | $73,050 | $76,100 | $63,320 | $56,321 | 86 |
| Bowling Green | $70,240 | $68,490 | $63,460 | $54,498 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1126.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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