Occupational Therapists Salary in Kentucky
Occupational Therapists in Kentucky earn a median of $97,650 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($100,330)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,190
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,030; the top 10% earn over $119,250. Nationally the range is $71,690 to $131,950.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Physical Therapists$100,710 median in Kentucky
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$71,920 median in Kentucky
- Recreational Therapists$59,240 median in Kentucky
- Midwives$91,560 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Speech-Language Pathologists$83,550 median in Kentucky
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$327,390 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Occupational Therapists pay in Kentucky
How much do occupational therapists make in Kentucky?
The median is $97,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,030 and the top 10% earn over $119,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for occupational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $100,330). Living costs are not included.