Therapists, All Other pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,690 or more. The middle half of other therapists in Louisville earn between $38,490 and $67,200.
- $35K10th
- $38K25th
- $47KMedian
- $67K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,090 | $4,591 | $26.49 |
| Median | $46,790 | $3,899 | $22.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,490 | $3,208 | $18.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,200 | $5,600 | $32.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Therapists, All Other pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Other therapists in Louisville earn 35% less than the Kentucky average ($85,300) and 39% less than the U.S. average ($90,420). At the median the gap is -40% against the U.S. median of $77,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $55,090 | $46,790 | $34,540 | $81,690 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $85,300 | $75,060 | $38,750 | $136,540 | 190 |
| United States | $90,420 | $77,930 | $46,540 | $152,530 | 22,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Therapists, All Other salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $55,090, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $43,422 a year, or $3,619 a month and $1,670 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 | $44,822 | $3,735 |
| Working in KY | $43,422 | $3,619 |
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 other 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 $55,090 buys what about $59,189 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Therapists, All Other salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($96,100).
- Lexington$96,100
- Louisville$55,090
Highest-paying cities for other therapists
Kiryas Joel, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,890).
- Kiryas Joel, NY$145,890
- Chicago, IL$136,800
- Baton Rouge, LA$132,990
- San Francisco, CA$128,890
- Wichita, KS$112,740
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Therapists, All Other salary in Louisville: questions
How much do other therapists make an hour in Louisville?
$26.49 an hour on average, and $22.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other therapists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other therapists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $43,422 a year ($3,619 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,090. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do other therapists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,420).
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; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.7%.
- 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 0.36, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.36).
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