Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #45 of 51 · KY
12% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,490 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $61,480
Employment 2,580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,870P25 $50,320 Median $61,480P75 $73,800P90 $79,500
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 |