PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist -KORT- Owensboro, KY
Select Medical · Owensboro, KY
$73k–$95k/ year
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Physical Therapist jobs in Owensboro, KY
The median physical therapist pay in the Owensboro area is $45.41 per hour ($94,460 a year), with the typical range running from $37.15 to $49.23. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Owensboro. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Owensboro. The free report below lists employers near Owensboro and what they pay.
- $45.41median pay per hour, Owensboro
- $37–$49typical range per hour
- 90physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health - $10k Sign On
BrightSpring Health Services · Owensboro, KY
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Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Owensboro, KY
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Get my free pay reportPhysical Therapist pay in Owensboro, KY
The metro median is 3% below the Kentucky statewide median of $46.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 90 physical therapists employed in the Owensboro metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.10 | $68,850 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.15 | $77,270 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.41 | $94,460 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.23 | $102,400 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $69.88 | $145,350 | 44% above U.S. median |
How Owensboro ranks
- 296th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 146th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Owensboro
- Overall prices in Owensboro run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $45.41 median hour buys what $51.25 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Owensboro paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,635
- Per year: $81,738
- Per month: $6,811
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Owensboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Owensboro
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Owensboro
CMS lists 1 hospital in Owensboro, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Owensboro, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | 28 mi | $46.92/hr | 115,395 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 66 mi | $46.88/hr | 79,076 |
| Clarksville, TN | 83 mi | $45.31/hr | 185,690 |
| Louisville, KY | 85 mi | $47.54/hr | 640,796 |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 87 mi | $47.54/hr | 52,912 |
| Gallatin, TN | 102 mi | $49.88/hr | 52,489 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Owensboro, KY?
Physical Therapists in the Owensboro metro area have a median pay of $45.41 per hour, about $94,460 a year. The middle half earn between $37.15 and $49.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Owensboro a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Owensboro ranks 146th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 296th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Owensboro?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Owensboro. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Owensboro.
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Owensboro 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 Owensboro?
The federal per diem benchmark in Owensboro is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Owensboro?
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Your PT pay reportOwensboro, KY · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- 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
- 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
- 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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