Physical Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
Across 366 live Physical Therapist listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $95K (75th percentile $100K), based on the 178 that state a salary; Kentucky ranks 49th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (43), Upstream Rehabilitation (38), Baptist Health (17).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 178 roles pay ~$95k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Physical Therapist Pay in Kentucky: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physical therapist listings in Kentucky today, then Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 366
- Live median
- $95k
- 75th $100k · n=178
- 12-mo median
- $85k
- Pay rank
- #49 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.3/10 · #33
- 12-mo postings
- 903
Physical Therapist roles in Kentucky advertise $7k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $116k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs KY | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $85k | — | 5.3/10 | 903 |
| Virginiaborders | $95k | +$10k | 5.3/10 | 1863 |
| Illinoisborders | $94k | +$9k | 5.3/10 | 2249 |
| Missouriborders | $89k | +$4k | 5.5/10 | 1043 |
| Ohioborders | $88k | +$4k | 5.4/10 | 2042 |
| West Virginiaborders | $88k | +$3k | 4.9/10 | 194 |
| Indianaborders | $88k | +$3k | 4.8/10 | 1220 |
| Tennesseeborders | $85k | +$1k | 5.5/10 | 1570 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (43), Upstream Rehabilitation (38), Baptist Health (17)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Physical Therapist jobs in Kentucky.
How much do physical therapists earn in Kentucky?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physical therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physical therapist jobs available?
Some physical therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physical therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physical therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for physical therapist roles include Cornerstone Rehab, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Upstream Rehabilitation, UofL Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physical therapist jobs in Kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 366 physical therapists positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physical Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team43 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Upstream Rehabilitation38 open roles here · WLB 75/100Baptist Health17 open roles here · WLB 67/100
H2 Health16 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Confluent Health15 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Signature HealthCARE14 open roles here · WLB 73/100
UofL Health14 open roles here · WLB 69/100Center Well13 open roles here · WLB 71/100