Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $29.56 an hour ($61,480 a year). About 2,580 people work in this job there.

$29.56Median hourly pay

$50,320–$73,800Middle half of workers, yearly

2,580People in this job in Kentucky

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). Kentucky ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Kentucky

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$13.40	$27,870
25% of workers	$24.19	$50,320
Half of workers (median)	$29.56	$61,480
75% of workers	$35.48	$73,800
90% of workers	$38.22	$79,500

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Owensboro	$62,860	80
Bowling Green	$62,740	130
Lexington-Fayette	$62,730	310
Louisville/Jefferson County	$61,830	750
Elizabethtown	$60,560	50
Paducah	$58,720	60

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Kentucky

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$39,270
Respiratory Therapists	$72,750
Psychiatric Technicians	$40,370
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$65,230

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.