How much does a physical therapist make in Kentucky?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Kentucky. That is $48.42 an hour or $8,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.42
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,900Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $126,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,900 | $35.53 | |
| 25th | $80,990 | $38.94 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.42 | |
| 75th | $114,800 | $55.20 | |
| 90th | $126,900 | $61.02 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $104,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,900 |
| Louisville, KY | $102,300 |
| Paducah, KY | $99,330 |
| Huntington, WV | $98,220 |
| Clarksville, TN | $97,810 |
| Lexington, KY | $94,710 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $91,590 |
| Owensboro, KY | $83,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 25. South Carolina | $101,300 |
| 26. Florida | $101,000 |
| 27. Michigan | $100,900 |
| 28. Kentucky | $100,700 |
| 29. New York | $100,700 |
| 30. Wyoming | $100,400 |
| 31. Tennessee | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $48.42 ($100,700 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $100,700 against $102,800 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for physical therapist pay?
Kentucky ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays physical therapists the most?
Elizabethtown, KY, with a median of $104,300 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.