Physical Therapists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,130 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Louisville earn between $82,070 and $116,670.
- $78K10th
- $82K25th
- $102KMedian
- $117K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,480 | $8,373 | $48.31 |
| Median | $102,260 | $8,522 | $49.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,070 | $6,839 | $39.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,670 | $9,722 | $56.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($99,190) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $100,480 | $102,260 | $77,800 | $122,130 | 1,140 |
| Kentucky | $99,190 | $100,710 | $73,900 | $126,920 | 3,390 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $100,480, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $73,908 a year, or $6,159 a month and $2,843 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $76,533 | $6,378 |
| Working in KY | $73,908 | $6,159 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $100,480 buys what about $107,957 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$100,480
- Elizabethtown$100,100
- Paducah$98,040
- Lexington$95,920
- Bowling Green$95,290
- Owensboro$92,960
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Louisville: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Louisville?
$48.31 an hour on average, and $49.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $73,908 a year ($6,159 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,480. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do physical therapists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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