Occupational Therapists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Occupational Therapists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $89,370 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.1% vs the national median of $98,340. An estimated 1,930 occupational therapists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $82,730 to $96,480 depending on location.
$89,370
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$96,480
Highest paying metro
$82,730
Lowest paying metro
1,930
Employed in Kentucky
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Occupational Therapists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $96,480 | $77,740 | $103,350 | 50 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $93,180 | $79,080 | $101,490 | 40 |
| East Kentucky | $92,140 | $77,310 | $98,630 | 130 |
| South Central Kentucky | $91,730 | $79,800 | $100,130 | 160 |
| West Kentucky | $91,250 | $77,410 | $106,510 | 90 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $88,030 | $78,270 | $103,230 | 820 |
| Lexington, KY | $87,160 | $77,930 | $101,620 | 290 |
| Central Kentucky | $86,600 | $77,520 | $102,980 | 160 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $84,400 | $75,660 | $96,340 | 120 |
| Owensboro, KY | $82,730 | $77,550 | $99,190 | 70 |