Physical Therapists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Physical Therapists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $95,654 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.3% vs the national median of $101,020. An estimated 3,180 physical therapists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $86,110 to $100,180 depending on location.
$95,654
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$100,180
Highest paying metro
$86,110
Lowest paying metro
3,180
Employed in Kentucky
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Physical Therapists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $100,180 | $77,310 | $102,330 | 70 |
| Central Kentucky | $99,350 | $74,950 | $108,770 | 260 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $98,880 | $78,850 | $108,770 | 1,300 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $98,590 | $78,210 | $102,430 | 80 |
| West Kentucky | $98,180 | $75,140 | $107,760 | 200 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $97,500 | $79,150 | $99,850 | 180 |
| Owensboro, KY | $94,460 | $77,280 | $102,390 | 90 |
| South Central Kentucky | $93,240 | $73,750 | $102,820 | 300 |
| East Kentucky | $90,050 | $75,190 | $104,610 | 150 |
| Lexington, KY | $86,110 | $80,030 | $105,210 | 550 |