Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Kentucky
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$65,230$31.36 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$59,880 – $71,840Top 10%: $77,270+
Jobs5000.76× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $67,460 | $32.43 | 480 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $67,840 | $32.62 | 170 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $60,740 | $29.20 | 80 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $60,520 | $29.10 | 50 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $59,540 | $28.62 | 50 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,690 | $29.66 | 40 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $65,210 | $31.35 | 40 |
| Owensboro, KY | $70,840 | $34.06 | 30 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $60,600 | $29.14 | 30 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $65,220 | $31.36 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Louisiana · $66,090 Utah · $66,080 Missouri · $66,070 Idaho · $65,330 Kansas · $65,010 Minnesota · $64,920
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 therapy assistant make in Kentucky?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Kentucky earned a median of $65,230 a year ($31.36 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $59,880 to $71,840.
Where in Kentucky do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Owensboro, KY at $70,840.
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.