Physical Therapy Pay in Kentucky - KY

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 5 2010

The first physical therapist (PT) to practice in Kentucky began in 1935. Within a few years, there were more than a dozen physical therapists working in the state, helping polio victims reduce pain and increase mobility, and later helping wounded WWII veterans heal from their injuries, according to the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (KPTA).

Today, the state employs nearly 1,800 physical therapists and more than 1,200 physical therapist assistants (PTAs), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is from the nearly 107,000 physical therapists and PTAs who help suffering patients throughout the nation. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) represents about 75,000 of these professionals nationwide. The APTA identifies physical therapy work as high paying and in high demand.

Average Kentucky Physical Therapist Salary By City

Physical Therapist:

Kentucky: $85,000
Louisville; $66,000
Lexington: $76,000
Owensboro: $72,000
Bowling Green: $74,000
Covington: $72,000
Richmond: $77,000
Hopkinsville: $73,000
Henderson: $74,000
Frankfort: $78,000

Physical Therapist Assistant:

Kentucky: $64,000
Louisville; $49,000
Lexington: $56,000
Owensboro: $54,000
Bowling Green: $55,000
Covington: $54,000
Richmond: $57,000
Hopkinsville: $54,000
Henderson: $55,000
Frankfort: $58,000

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Physical Therapy Organizations in Kentucky

Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (KPTA)
The KPTA, like most state physical therapy organizations, is an affiliate of the larger APTA. The KPTA, however, was founded in 1947. It promotes the physical therapy as a profession in Kentucky and represents more than 1,500 members statewide. (866) 860-9277
(859) 485-2812
kpta.org

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
The APTA is America’s largest organization for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It pushes advancements in physical therapy technology, technique and visibility, offers continuing education for its members and encourages communications and research in the field.
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
(800) 999-2782