Physical Therapists Salary in Kentucky
Physical Therapists in Kentucky earn a median of $100,710 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($102,760)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,390
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,900; the top 10% earn over $126,920. Nationally the range is $77,140 to $135,140.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Midwives$91,560 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Athletic Trainers$60,680 median in Kentucky
- Nurse Practitioners$122,870 median in Kentucky
Physical Therapists pay in Kentucky
How much do physical therapists make in Kentucky?
The median is $100,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,900 and the top 10% earn over $126,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for physical therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $102,760). Living costs are not included.