Travel Therapist Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Therapist Salary
$2,077/week
The average salary for a Travel Therapist in Kentucky is $2,077 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,159.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 528 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Therapist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,077/week
Kentucky
4% lower than the US average.
$2,159/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Therapists?
Ashland, Kentucky pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,699 per week, followed by Paducah, Kentucky ($2,416) and Owensboro, Kentucky ($2,320). Ashland, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,307. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Therapists is $2,077 per week — Ashland, Kentucky pays 30% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland, Kentucky | $2,699 | $3,307 |
| Paducah, Kentucky | $2,416 | $3,027 |
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $2,320 | $2,320 |
What type of Travel Therapists make the most money in Kentucky?
Speech Language Pathologist earns the most among Travel Therapy specialties in Kentucky, averaging $2,284 per week, followed by Physical Therapist ($2,128) and Occupational Therapist ($1,923). Physical Therapist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,307. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Therapists is $2,077 per week — Speech Language Pathologist earns 10% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathologist | $2,284 | $2,980 |
| Physical Therapist | $2,128 | $3,307 |
| Occupational Therapist | $1,923 | $2,550 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $1,476 | $1,762 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | $1,377 | $1,638 |
How does the pay for Travel Therapists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $2,224 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,221) and Ohio ($2,215). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,967. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Therapists is $2,077 per week — Missouri pays 7% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,224 | $3,967 |
| West Virginia | $2,221 | $3,435 |
| Ohio | $2,215 | $3,307 |
| Illinois | $2,200 | $3,523 |
| North Carolina | $2,054 | $3,137 |
| Georgia | $2,038 | $3,045 |
| Virginia | $2,038 | $3,788 |
| Alabama | $1,960 | $2,810 |
| Tennessee | $1,941 | $3,330 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Therapist jobs in Kentucky?
Medasource pays Travel Therapists the most, averaging $3,107 per week, followed by Assured Nursing ($2,827) and LifePoint ($2,821). Medasource also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,307. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Therapists is $2,077 per week — Medasource pays 50% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medasource | $3,107 | $3,307 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,827 | $2,977 |
| LifePoint | $2,821 | $2,821 |
| ProKatchers | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,570 | $2,570 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare Therapy | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,496 | $2,496 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,479 | $2,479 |
| Synergy Medical Staffing | $2,477 | $2,477 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,457 | $2,457 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Therapist Jobs
Physical Therapist Home Health
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Compassus Mercy Home Health
- Skyline Med Staff Therapy and 5 others
UP TO $3,027/wk
Physical Therapist
- Paris, Kentucky
- Centerpoint Health
- TotalMed Allied and 18 others
UP TO $2,945/wk
Physical Therapist Home Health
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Baptist Health Home Care Paducah
- Anders Group and 7 others
UP TO $2,707/wk
Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
- Crestwood, Kentucky
- BMPT-Crestwood
- Anders Group and 5 others
UP TO $2,141/wk
Physical Therapist
- Shepherdsville, Kentucky
- BMPT-Shepherdsville
- Anders Group and 6 others
UP TO $2,127/wk
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