How much does a therapist make in Kentucky?
$75,060a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in Kentucky. That is $36.09 an hour or $6,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.09
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,750Median: $75,060Highest 10%: $136,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| 25th | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| Median | $75,060 | $36.09 | |
| 75th | $112,100 | $53.88 | |
| 90th | $136,500 | $65.64 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $112,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,690 |
| Louisville, KY | $46,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 12. New York | $77,980 |
| 13. Kansas | $76,740 |
| 14. Minnesota | $75,360 |
| 15. Kentucky | $75,060 |
| 16. Texas | $74,750 |
| 17. Virginia | $70,890 |
| 18. Ohio | $70,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $36.09 ($75,060 a year).
Do therapists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $75,060 against $77,930 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for therapist pay?
Kentucky ranks 15 of 41 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays therapists the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $112,100 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.