Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-1123
Physical Therapist (PT) salary in Owensboro, KY, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Owensboro, KY metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for physical therapists in Owensboro, KY was $83,270 a year, or $40.03 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $70,370 to $127,230. About 90 were employed.
Annual pay: Owensboro vs Kentucky vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $83,270 | $100,710 | $102,760 |
| Mean (average) | $92,960 | $99,190 | $105,280 |
| 10th percentile | $70,370 | $73,900 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $77,670 | $80,990 | $86,160 |
| 75th percentile | $106,010 | $114,820 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $127,230 | $126,920 | $135,140 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $40.03 |
| Mean (average) | $44.69 |
| 10th percentile | $33.83 |
| 25th percentile | $37.34 |
| 75th percentile | $50.97 |
| 90th percentile | $61.17 |
Employment: 90. 1.804 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 1.05.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a PT make per hour in Owensboro, KY?
The median hourly wage was $40.03 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $33.83 and the 90th was $61.17.
What is the average PT salary in Owensboro, KY?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $92,960 a year and a median of $83,270 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do physical therapists in Owensboro, KY earn more than the Kentucky median?
The Owensboro, KY median of $83,270 is 17% lower than the Kentucky median of $100,710 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1123. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.