KY · Louisville · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Louisville, KY

Physical Therapists in the Louisville area earn a median of $47.54 per hour, about $98,880 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.91 and $52.29. That ranks 205th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 154th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Louisville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Louisville.

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PermanentPosted 12 days ago

Physical Therapist

Baptist Healthcare System · Louisville, KY

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Physical Therapist pay in Louisville, KY

The metro median is 1% above the Kentucky statewide median of $46.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,300 physical therapists employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.00$60,32040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.91$78,85022% below U.S. median
Median$47.54$98,8802% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.29$108,7608% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.41$115,25014% above U.S. median

How Louisville ranks

  • 205th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 154th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Louisville

  • Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.54 median hour buys what $51.08 buys at the national price level, 5% above 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 Louisville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,711
  • Per year: $85,572
  • Per month: $7,131

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Louisville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$142
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,554
13-week assignment$20,202

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 Louisville

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Louisville, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Louisville Va Medical Center
Louisville, KY		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Norton Hospitals, Inc
Louisville, KY		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Louisville, KY		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
University Of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY		Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Central State Hospital
Louisville, KY		PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
The Brook Hospital - Dupont
Louisville, KY		PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo
The Brook Hospital - Kmi
Louisville, KY		PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Jeffersonville, IN12 mi$47.54/hr52,912
Lexington, KY65 mi$41.40/hr329,437
Columbus, IN74 mi$38.17/hr51,970
Bloomington, IN84 mi$46.55/hr79,986
Owensboro, KY85 mi$45.41/hr60,675
Cincinnati, OH91 mi$48.11/hr314,915

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.

Kentucky state guide

Other healthcare roles in Louisville

Louisville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Louisville, KY?

Physical Therapists in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $47.54 per hour, about $98,880 a year. The middle half earn between $37.91 and $52.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Louisville a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 154th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 205th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring physical therapists in Louisville?

We list 10 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Louisville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Louisville.

Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Louisville 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 Louisville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Louisville is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Louisville?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Select MedicalLouisville, KY · 26 postings$40.14/ hr$35–$55
  • CommonSpirit HealthBEREA, KY · 4 postings$47.56/ hr$36–$64
  • SN Kentuckiana Rehab, LLCElizabethtown, KY · 1 wage offer$40.62/ hr$35–$46
  • Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation, LLCGeorgetown, KY · 1 wage offer$37.02/ hr$35–$39

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

  1. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $40.95–$60.91/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bardstown, KY · posted 3 days ago
  2. PRN or Part Time Physical Therapist - KORT- Madisonville, KYPer diem
    $37.00–$55.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Madisonville, KY · posted 3 days ago

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