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Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #45 of 51 · KY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of physical therapist assistantss in Kentucky earn between $27,870 and $79,500. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physical therapist assistants salary in Kentucky is $60,490, about 12% below the U.S. average ($68,730). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $65,560 | $59,100 | 320 |
| Owensboro, KY | $62,860 | $62,170 | 80 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $62,740 | $60,290 | 130 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $62,730 | $61,020 | 310 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,830 | $61,600 | 750 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $60,560 | $60,230 | 50 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,220 | $57,890 | 200 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $58,720 | $58,630 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Kentucky?
The median physical therapist assistants salary in Kentucky is $61,480 per year (mean $60,490), and about 80% earn between $27,870 and $79,500.
How much do physical therapist assistants make per hour in Kentucky?
Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $60,490 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Kentucky a high-paying state for physical therapist assistants?
Kentucky ranks #45 of 51 states for physical therapist assistants pay. Its mean salary of $60,490 is about 12% below the U.S. average of $68,730.
Which metro areas in Kentucky pay physical therapist assistants the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky for physical therapist assistants are Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area ($65,560), Owensboro, KY ($62,860), Bowling Green, KY ($62,740), by median annual wage.