Physical Therapists Salary in Bowling Green, KY

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

Median annual salary $97,500 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.88
10th percentile $76,140
90th percentile $114,520
Employed locally 180
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,140
    25th
    $79,150
    50th (median)
    $97,500
    75th
    $99,850
    90th
    $114,520

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 156% Median Physical Therapists salary is 56% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sandusky, OH $101,710
    Rocky Mount, NC $101,390
    Elizabethtown, KY $100,180
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $100,070
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $99,350
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $98,880

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,250
    Pharmacists $127,210
    Nurse Practitioners $105,800
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Bowling Green, KY is $46.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.63 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Bowling Green, KY is 3.5% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,140 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,150.