Occupational Therapist salary in Kentucky
What occupational therapists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$97,650$46.95 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$80,120 – $105,220Top 10%: $119,250+
Jobs2,1901.05× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $100,870 | $48.50 | 1,360 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $100,040 | $48.10 | 710 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $95,820 | $46.07 | 320 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $95,860 | $46.09 | 260 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $97,170 | $46.72 | 170 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $84,250 | $40.50 | 140 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $98,930 | $47.56 | 140 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $95,580 | $45.95 | 140 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $92,300 | $44.38 | 110 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $97,470 | $46.86 | 90 |
| Owensboro, KY | $95,740 | $46.03 | 60 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $94,250 | $45.31 | 50 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $95,550 | $45.94 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $98,440 Idaho · $97,760 Tennessee · $97,700 Missouri · $97,290 Utah · $97,150 Indiana · $97,020
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Kentucky?
Occupational Therapists in Kentucky earned a median of $97,650 a year ($46.95 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $80,120 to $105,220.
Where in Kentucky do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $100,870.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.