verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$97,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.95/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
2,190
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,309 #10 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Kentucky, explained

Occupational therapists in Kentucky earn a median of $97,650 per year ($46.95 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $71,030, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $119,250. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $97,650 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $97,650 is worth about $108,309 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #10 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,030
$34.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,650
$46.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$119,250
$57.33/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $97,650 $108,309
Virginia $100,710 $99,610 −$3,060
Illinois $99,700 $99,742 −$2,050
Ohio $99,390 $107,131 −$1,740
Tennessee $97,700 $106,346 −$50
Missouri $97,290 $107,128 +$360
Indiana $97,020 $103,955 +$630
West Virginia $96,190 $107,478 +$1,460

Occupational Therapist in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Kentucky?

Occupational therapists in Kentucky earn a median of $97,650 per year ($46.95 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay occupational therapists well?

At $97,650, Kentucky pays 3% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 2,190 work in the state.

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