Physical Therapist Assistant salary in Kentucky
What physical therapist assistants earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,480$29.56 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$50,320 – $73,800Top 10%: $79,500+
Jobs2,5801.78× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $65,170 | $31.33 | 930 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,830 | $29.73 | 750 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $65,560 | $31.52 | 320 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $62,730 | $30.16 | 310 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $59,930 | $28.81 | 280 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $58,340 | $28.05 | 280 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,220 | $28.47 | 200 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $56,670 | $27.25 | 140 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $62,740 | $30.16 | 130 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $59,160 | $28.44 | 100 |
| Owensboro, KY | $62,860 | $30.22 | 80 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $58,720 | $28.23 | 60 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $60,560 | $29.11 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Mississippi · $61,770 Michigan · $61,670 Alabama · $61,430 Nebraska · $61,370 Iowa · $61,030 Idaho · $61,020
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Kentucky?
Physical Therapist Assistants in Kentucky earned a median of $61,480 a year ($29.56 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $50,320 to $73,800.
Where in Kentucky do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $65,170.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.