How much does a physical therapist aide make in Louisville?
$30,370a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $14.60 an hour or $2,531 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.60
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,500Median: $30,370Highest 10%: $46,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,500 | $12.26 | |
| 25th | $29,830 | $14.34 | |
| Median | $30,370 | $14.60 | |
| 75th | $41,010 | $19.72 | |
| 90th | $46,910 | $22.55 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,230 |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $68,230 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,840 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,830 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $52,440 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,100 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,800 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,830 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,450 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $43,940 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $14.60 ($30,370 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $30,370 against $35,240 nationally, 14% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $35,490, so Louisville pays 14% less.
Where does Louisville rank for physical therapist aide pay?
121 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,910 or more.
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.