Salary data · Kentucky
Physical therapist assistant salary in Kentucky
Physical therapist assistants in Kentucky earn a mean of $60,490 a year and a median of $61,480, 12.0% below the national mean of $68,730. That ranks 45th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$60,490
Mean annual wage
about $29 an hour
$61,480
Median annual wage
45th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
2,580
PTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for physical therapist assistants already employed in Kentucky, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Physical therapist assistant pay by metro in Kentucky
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $62,170 | $62,860 | 80 |
| Louisville | $61,600 | $61,830 | 750 |
| Lexington | $61,020 | $62,730 | 310 |
| Bowling Green | $60,290 | $62,740 | 130 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many physical therapist assistants work in Kentucky
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
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Kentucky is a PT Compact member and is issuing compact privileges: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Kentucky without applying for a new state license.
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