Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,128/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Kentucky is $2,128 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,278.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 475 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,128/week

Kentucky

7% lower than the US average.

$2,278/week

United States

Average Travel Physical Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?

Ashland, Kentucky pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,804 per week, followed by Paducah, Kentucky ($2,439) and Owensboro, Kentucky ($2,277). Ashland, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,307. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,128 per week — Ashland, Kentucky pays 32% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ashland, Kentucky$2,804$3,307
Paducah, Kentucky$2,439$3,027
Owensboro, Kentucky$2,277$2,447
Lexington, Kentucky$2,180$2,440
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,399 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,385) and Ohio ($2,322). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,523. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,128 per week — Illinois pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,399$3,523
West Virginia$2,385$3,435
Ohio$2,322$3,307
Virginia$2,177$3,285
North Carolina$2,141$3,413
South Carolina$2,121$3,413
Georgia$2,048$3,045
Alabama$2,018$2,810
Tennessee$1,969$3,330
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Kentucky?

Medasource pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $3,107 per week, followed by Assured Nursing ($2,827) and TRS Healthcare ($2,696). Medasource also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,307. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,128 per week — Medasource pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medasource$3,107$3,307
Assured Nursing$2,827$2,977
TRS Healthcare$2,696$2,885
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,672$2,672
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,570$2,570
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,496$2,496
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,485$2,698
LeaderStat$2,475$2,479
Healthcare Support$2,469$2,667
The Good Life MedStaff$2,436$2,550

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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