How much does a physical therapist aide make in Kentucky?
$35,490a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in Kentucky. That is $17.06 an hour or $2,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.06
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,470Median: $35,490Highest 10%: $47,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,470 | $13.21 | |
| 25th | $29,830 | $14.34 | |
| Median | $35,490 | $17.06 | |
| 75th | $41,010 | $19.72 | |
| 90th | $47,780 | $22.97 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,230 |
| Lexington, KY | $35,490 |
| Louisville, KY | $30,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 15. Oregon | $36,060 |
| 16. Connecticut | $35,770 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $35,520 |
| 18. Kentucky | $35,490 |
| 19. New York | $35,380 |
| 20. Arizona | $35,260 |
| 21. Florida | $35,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $17.06 ($35,490 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $35,490 against $35,240 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for physical therapist aide pay?
Kentucky ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays physical therapist aides the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $36,230 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.