Salary data · Kentucky
Occupational therapy assistant salary in Kentucky
Occupational therapy assistants in Kentucky earn a mean of $65,360 a year and a median of $65,230, 7.6% below the national mean of $70,710. That ranks 38th of the 50 states with a published estimate.
$65,360
Mean annual wage
about $31 an hour
$65,230
Median annual wage
38th of 50
State rank
by mean wage
500
OTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapy assistants already employed in Kentucky, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Occupational therapy assistant pay by metro in Kentucky
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $67,420 | $67,840 | 170 |
| Lexington | $65,370 | $65,210 | 40 |
| Bowling Green | $62,710 | $61,690 | 40 |
| Owensboro | $62,430 | $70,840 | 30 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapy assistants work in Kentucky
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
Licensed in another state?
Kentucky has enacted the OT Compact but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed elsewhere still need a Kentucky license for now.
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