How much does an occupational therapist make in Kentucky?
$97,650a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Kentucky. That is $46.95 an hour or $8,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.95
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,030Median: $97,650Highest 10%: $119,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,030 | $34.15 | |
| 25th | $80,120 | $38.52 | |
| Median | $97,650 | $46.95 | |
| 75th | $105,200 | $50.59 | |
| 90th | $119,300 | $57.33 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $100,900 |
| Louisville, KY | $100,000 |
| Huntington, WV | $98,930 |
| Clarksville, TN | $97,470 |
| Lexington, KY | $95,820 |
| Owensboro, KY | $95,740 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $95,550 |
| Paducah, KY | $94,250 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $84,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 28. Pennsylvania | $98,440 |
| 29. Idaho | $97,760 |
| 30. Tennessee | $97,700 |
| 31. Kentucky | $97,650 |
| 32. Missouri | $97,290 |
| 33. Utah | $97,150 |
| 34. Indiana | $97,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $46.95 ($97,650 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $97,650 against $100,300 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for occupational therapist pay?
Kentucky ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays occupational therapists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $100,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.