Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $62,700 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.14
10th percentile $31,350
90th percentile $74,620
Employed locally 130
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,350
    25th
    $57,680
    50th (median)
    $62,700
    75th
    $71,610
    90th
    $74,620

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 100% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,950
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,620
    Rocky Mount, NC $62,840
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $62,510
    Kentucky $62,400

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,610
    Nursing Assistants$37,360
    Medical Assistants$37,940
    Dental Assistants$45,970
    Phlebotomists$36,980
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$31,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Bowling Green, KY is $30.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.86 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Bowling Green, KY is 4.3% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,350 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,680.