How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Kentucky?
$61,480a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Kentucky. That is $29.56 an hour or $5,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.56
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,870Median: $61,480Highest 10%: $79,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,870 | $13.40 | |
| 25th | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| Median | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 75th | $73,800 | $35.48 | |
| 90th | $79,500 | $38.22 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $65,170 |
| Owensboro, KY | $62,860 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $62,740 |
| Lexington, KY | $62,730 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,830 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $60,560 |
| Huntington, WV | $59,930 |
| Clarksville, TN | $59,160 |
| Paducah, KY | $58,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 41. Utah | $61,980 |
| 42. Mississippi | $61,770 |
| 43. Michigan | $61,670 |
| 44. Kentucky | $61,480 |
| 45. Alabama | $61,430 |
| 46. Nebraska | $61,370 |
| 47. Iowa | $61,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.56 ($61,480 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $61,480 against $68,380 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $65,170 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.