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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$61,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.56/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
2,580
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,191 #30 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Kentucky, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $61,480 per year ($29.56 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $27,870, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $79,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $61,480 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $61,480 is worth about $68,191 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #30 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$27,870
$13.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,480
$29.56/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,500
$38.22/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $61,480 $68,191 —
Virginia $73,760 $72,955 −$12,280
Indiana $65,280 $69,946 −$3,800
Illinois $65,240 $65,267 −$3,760
Ohio $63,820 $68,791 −$2,340
Missouri $63,770 $70,218 −$2,290
Tennessee $62,500 $68,031 −$1,020
West Virginia $60,430 $67,522 +$1,050

Physical Therapist Assistant in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Kentucky?

Physical therapist assistants in Kentucky earn a median of $61,480 per year ($29.56 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $61,480, Kentucky pays 10% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 2,580 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

California · $83,110 Massachusetts · $79,460 New Jersey · $78,440 Texas · $78,000 Maryland · $77,670 Alaska · $77,640 Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520 Delaware · $74,610 Virginia · $73,760 Oregon · $73,180 Georgia · $72,800

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