SOC 29-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapists — West Kentucky
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physical Therapists in West Kentucky, KY is $98,850 per year, close to the national median of $102,760 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physical Therapists in West Kentucky, KY is $98,850 per year, close to the national median of $102,760 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $77,980 and $112,770. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $64,420 and the ninetieth at $132,380.
Employment stands at 170, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Elizabethtown records the highest median at $104,280. Of the 344 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 26th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,420 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $77,980 | −24.1% |
| Median (50th) | $98,850 | −3.8% |
| 75th | $112,770 | +9.7% |
| 90th | $132,380 | +28.8% |
| Mean | $99,270 | −3.4% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabethtown | $104,280 | 80 | |
| 2 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $102,260 | 1,140 | |
| 3 | Paducah | $99,330 | 80 | |
| 4 | Lexington | $94,710 | 590 | |
| 5 | Bowling Green | $91,590 | 220 | |
| 6 | Owensboro | $83,270 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $98,850 goes as far as $109,590 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,590US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,850 a year, 3.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,420 to $132,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elizabethtown, at $104,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapists in West Kentucky, KY?
The median annual wage is $98,850, or $47.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,760, so pay in West Kentucky, KY is 3.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West Kentucky, KY earns more than $132,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Elizabethtown, at $104,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in West Kentucky, KY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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