How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Kentucky?
$65,230a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Kentucky. That is $31.36 an hour or $5,436 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.36
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,840Median: $65,230Highest 10%: $77,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 25th | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| Median | $65,230 | $31.36 | |
| 75th | $71,840 | $34.54 | |
| 90th | $77,270 | $37.15 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Owensboro, KY | $70,840 |
| Louisville, KY | $67,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,460 |
| Lexington, KY | $65,210 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $61,690 |
| Huntington, WV | $60,740 |
| Clarksville, TN | $60,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 30. Utah | $66,080 |
| 31. Missouri | $66,070 |
| 32. Idaho | $65,330 |
| 33. Kentucky | $65,230 |
| 34. Kansas | $65,010 |
| 35. Minnesota | $64,920 |
| 36. Maine | $64,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $31.36 ($65,230 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $65,230 against $72,300 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Owensboro, KY, with a median of $70,840 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.