PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist - Ortho-Pelvic Health- KORT- Lexington, KY
Select Medical · Lexington, KY
$72k–$95k/ year
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Physical Therapist jobs in Lexington, KY
Physical Therapists in the Lexington area earn a median of $41.40 per hour, about $86,110 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.48 and $50.58. That ranks 348th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 313th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Lexington. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lexington.
- $41.40median pay per hour, Lexington
- $38–$51typical range per hour
- 550physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Physical Therapist roles in Lexington
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist -KORT- Lexington, KY (Chinoe)
Select Medical · Lexington, KY
$72k–$95k/ year
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist/ PT
BrightSpring Health Services · Lexington, KY
$70k–$100k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Lexington, KY
$35.53–$52.85/ hour
Top 25% pay
More open Physical Therapist roles in Lexington
2 more open roles from employers in Lexington. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist, Acute Inpatient
Baptist Healthcare System · Lexington, KY
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago
PRN Physical Therapist- KORT- Lexington, KY
Select Medical · Lexington, KY
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Named employers near Lexington, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Lexington
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 2 | $40.14 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $40.87 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $44.19 |
Physical Therapist pay in Lexington, KY
The metro median is 12% below the Kentucky statewide median of $46.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 550 physical therapists employed in the Lexington-Fayette metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.35 | $58,970 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.48 | $80,040 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.40 | $86,110 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.58 | $105,210 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.50 | $119,600 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Lexington ranks
- 348th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 313th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 6 Kentucky metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Lexington
- Overall prices in Lexington-Fayette run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 77.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.40 median hour buys what $44.57 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Lexington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,490
- Per year: $74,520
- Per month: $6,210
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lexington-Fayette metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lexington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $118 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,386 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,018 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Lexington
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Lexington, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Lexington Lexington, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lexington Va Medical Center Lexington, KY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph East Lexington, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Eastern State Hospital Lexington, KY | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| The Ridge Behavioral Health System Lexington, KY | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 65 mi | $47.54/hr | 640,796 |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 70 mi | $47.54/hr | 52,912 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 76 mi | $48.11/hr | 314,915 |
| Hamilton, OH | 94 mi | $48.11/hr | 63,953 |
| Middletown, OH | 101 mi | $48.11/hr | 52,291 |
| Columbus, IN | 113 mi | $38.17/hr | 51,970 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Kentucky · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Kentucky
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kentucky taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Lexington
Lexington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Lexington, KY?
Physical Therapists in the Lexington-Fayette metro area have a median pay of $41.40 per hour, about $86,110 a year. The middle half earn between $38.48 and $50.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lexington a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Lexington-Fayette ranks 313th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 348th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Lexington?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in Lexington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lexington.
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Lexington as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Lexington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lexington is $118 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Lexington?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Lexington and across Kentucky. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Lexington.
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Your PT pay reportLexington, KY · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation, LLCLexington, KY · 1 wage offer$37.02/ hr$35–$39
- CommonSpirit HealthBEREA, KY · 4 postings$47.56/ hr$36–$64
- SN Kentuckiana Rehab, LLCElizabethtown, KY · 1 wage offer$40.62/ hr$35–$46
- Select MedicalLouisville, KY · 26 postings$40.14/ hr$35–$55
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$40.14High$46
31 PT postings with published pay in Kentucky, 27 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 31 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$40.95–$60.91/ hour
- PRN or Part Time Physical Therapist - KORT- Madisonville, KYPer diem$37.00–$55.00/ hour
+ 29 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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