Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $61,320 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.48
10th percentile $26,530
90th percentile $78,000
Employed locally 90
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,530
    25th
    $54,310
    50th (median)
    $61,320
    75th
    $68,320
    90th
    $78,000

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 93% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 7% below 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
    Bowling Green, KY $62,700
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $62,510

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,030
    Nursing Assistants$37,950
    Medical Assistants$36,890
    Dental Assistants$44,020
    Phlebotomists$36,130
    Occupational Therapy Assistants$63,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Owensboro, KY is $29.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.84 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Owensboro, KY is 6.4% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,530 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,310.