Physical Therapists Salary in Owensboro, KY

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

Median annual salary $94,460 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.41
10th percentile $68,840
90th percentile $145,340
Employed locally 90
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,840
    25th
    $77,280
    50th (median)
    $94,460
    75th
    $102,390
    90th
    $145,340

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 144% Median Physical Therapists salary is 44% 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 Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,510
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,640
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,730
    Physicians, All Other $401,180
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,250
    Nurse Practitioners $119,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Owensboro, KY is $45.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.17 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Owensboro, KY is 6.5% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $68,840 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,280.