Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Physical Therapist Assistants in Kentucky earn a median salary of $61,625 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.9% vs the national median of $65,510. An estimated 2,260 physical therapist assistants are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $59,590 to $66,290 depending on location.
$61,625
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$66,290
Highest paying metro
$59,590
Lowest paying metro
2,260
Employed in Kentucky
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Physical Therapist Assistants salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky | $66,290 | $52,000 | $66,290 | 280 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $63,620 | $35,050 | $76,080 | 770 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $62,700 | $57,680 | $71,610 | 130 |
| Lexington, KY | $62,510 | $34,620 | $75,500 | 300 |
| Owensboro, KY | $61,320 | $54,310 | $68,320 | 90 |
| West Kentucky | $60,530 | $48,380 | $68,850 | 190 |
| South Central Kentucky | $60,400 | $48,790 | $73,490 | 240 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $59,660 | $31,320 | $67,610 | 50 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $59,630 | $51,080 | $73,110 | 70 |
| East Kentucky | $59,590 | $51,690 | $73,340 | 140 |