KY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1122

Occupational Therapists Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual Salary $91,250 -7% below national average (national: $98,340)
$91,070Mean Annual
$44Median Hourly
2,110Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$91,250
$68,140
10th pct.
$115,940
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$68,140$32.76
25th percentile$78,210$37.60
50th percentile (median)$91,250$43.87
75th percentile$103,230$49.63
90th percentile (top earners)$115,940$55.74
Mean (average)$91,070$43.78

How Kentucky Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kentucky
Kentucky (current) $91,250
California $119,470 +31%
Oregon $106,840 +17%
Nevada $104,770 +15%
Colorado $103,970 +14%
Oklahoma $103,510 +13%
New Jersey $103,340 +13%
Washington $102,360 +12%
Arizona $102,220 +12%

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Related Occupations in Kentucky

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Computer Occupations, All Other $90,380 2,260
Engineers, All Other $89,650 560
Education Administrators, All Other $93,180 540
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $93,230 640
Data Scientists $93,490 1,700
Computer Hardware Engineers $88,750 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Occupational Therapists salary in Kentucky?

The mean occupational therapists salary in Kentucky is $91,070 per year. The median (middle) salary is $91,250 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Occupational Therapists in Kentucky?

Entry-level occupational therapistss (10th percentile) in Kentucky typically earn around $68,140 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $78,210 per year.

What is the highest Occupational Therapists salary in Kentucky?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kentucky make approximately $115,940 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $103,230 per year.

How does the Kentucky Occupational Therapists salary compare to the national average?

The median occupational therapists salary in Kentucky is $91,250, which is -7% below national average of $98,340.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes