Occupational Therapists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,420 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Louisville earn between $81,440 and $112,850.
- $76K10th
- $81K25th
- $100KMedian
- $113K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,670 | $8,306 | $47.92 |
| Median | $100,040 | $8,337 | $48.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,440 | $6,787 | $39.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,850 | $9,404 | $54.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($95,450) and about the same as the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $99,670 | $100,040 | $75,640 | $126,420 | 710 |
| Kentucky | $95,450 | $97,650 | $71,030 | $119,250 | 2,190 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $99,670, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $73,384 a year, or $6,115 a month and $2,822 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $75,988 | $6,332 |
| Working in KY | $73,384 | $6,115 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $99,670 buys what about $107,087 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$99,670
- Elizabethtown$97,900
- Lexington$93,310
- Paducah$92,530
- Owensboro$90,960
- Bowling Green$88,910
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Louisville: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Louisville?
$47.92 an hour on average, and $48.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $73,384 a year ($6,115 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,670. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do occupational therapists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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