Therapists, All Other Salary in Kentucky

Other therapists in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $96,100 a year) and the least in Louisville ($55,090), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other therapists average at $85,300 and the median at $75,060 for 190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,420.

Therapists, All Other average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$96,100
Louisville$55,090

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$96,100	$112,070	$58,930	$70,548	93
Louisville	$55,090	$46,790	$38,490	$43,422	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Therapists, All Other salary in other states

Therapists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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 29-1129.
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.

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