Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,165/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Kentucky is $2,165 per week. This is 5% lower than the US average of $2,265.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 533 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,165/week

Kentucky

5% lower than the US average.

$2,265/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?

Bardstown, Kentucky pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,691 per week, followed by Elizabethtown, Kentucky ($2,422) and Ashland, Kentucky ($2,418). Bardstown, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,927. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,165 per week — Bardstown, Kentucky pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bardstown, Kentucky$2,691$2,927
Elizabethtown, Kentucky$2,422$2,667
Ashland, Kentucky$2,418$2,896
Owensboro, Kentucky$2,379$2,627
Edgewood, Kentucky$2,348$2,348
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,321 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,264) and Arkansas ($2,248). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,634. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,165 per week — Illinois pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,321$3,634
Ohio$2,264$3,120
Arkansas$2,248$2,799
Virginia$2,208$3,618
Missouri$2,201$2,810
Mississippi$2,135$3,000
Georgia$2,049$3,073
Alabama$1,968$3,051
Tennessee$1,933$2,791
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Kentucky?

CommonSpirit Health at Home pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $3,279 per week, followed by ProMed Staffing Resources B ($2,686) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS ($2,646). CommonSpirit Health at Home also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,329. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,165 per week — CommonSpirit Health at Home pays 51% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CommonSpirit Health at Home$3,279$3,329
ProMed Staffing Resources B$2,686$2,686
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$2,646$2,646
LifePoint$2,636$2,636
VyTalent Solutions$2,604$2,604
Healthcare Support$2,592$2,927
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$2,542$2,542
Vibra Travels$2,474$2,728
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Allied$2,452$2,452
Towne U.S. LLC$2,426$2,426

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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