Physical Therapist salary in Kentucky
What physical therapists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,710$48.42 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$80,990 – $114,820Top 10%: $126,920+
Jobs3,3900.98× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,890 | $49.47 | 2,090 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $102,260 | $49.17 | 1,140 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $94,710 | $45.54 | 590 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $103,170 | $49.60 | 320 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $98,220 | $47.22 | 300 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $101,190 | $48.65 | 280 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $91,590 | $44.03 | 220 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $98,850 | $47.53 | 170 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $97,810 | $47.02 | 130 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $90,010 | $43.28 | 130 |
| Owensboro, KY | $83,270 | $40.03 | 90 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $104,280 | $50.14 | 80 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $99,330 | $47.76 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $101,330 Florida · $101,040 Michigan · $100,900 New York · $100,660 Wyoming · $100,400 Tennessee · $100,140
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 make in Kentucky?
Physical Therapists in Kentucky earned a median of $100,710 a year ($48.42 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $80,990 to $114,820.
Where in Kentucky do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Elizabethtown, KY at $104,280.
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.