Occupational Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
Across 130 live Occupational Therapist listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $104K (75th percentile $115K), based on the 31 that state a salary; Kentucky ranks 48th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UofL Health (13), Signature HealthCARE (11), Lifepoint Health (7).
130+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 31 roles pay ~$104k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant-Per Diem
Occupational Therapist Assistant/ OTA/ COTA
Pediatric Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Marshall Pediatric TherapyLexington, KY
Pediatric Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Marshall Pediatric TherapyGeorgetown, KY
Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Marshall Pediatric TherapyLexington, KY
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Occupational Therapist Pay in Kentucky: Live Market and State Comparison
Live occupational therapist listings in Kentucky today, then Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 130
- Live median
- $104k
- 75th $115k · n=31
- 12-mo median
- $89k
- Pay rank
- #48 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.1/10 · #39
- 12-mo postings
- 331
Occupational Therapist roles in Kentucky advertise $7k below the $96k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $158k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs KY | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $89k | — | 5.1/10 | 331 |
| West Virginiaborders | $96k | +$7k | 4.5/10 | 92 |
| Virginiaborders | $96k | +$6k | 5.4/10 | 759 |
| Illinoisborders | $92k | +$3k | 5.2/10 | 1021 |
| Indianaborders | $92k | +$2k | 4.6/10 | 573 |
| Ohioborders | $91k | +$1k | 5.4/10 | 1054 |
| Missouriborders | $91k | +$1k | 5.4/10 | 504 |
| Tennesseeborders | $91k | +$1k | 5.4/10 | 493 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- UofL Health (13), Signature HealthCARE (11), Lifepoint Health (7)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Occupational Therapist jobs in Kentucky.
How much do occupational therapists earn in Kentucky?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of occupational therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapist jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current occupational therapists listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which occupational therapist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every occupational therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include Marshall Pediatric Therapy, Healthpro Heritage, Signature HealthCARE, Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many occupational therapist jobs in Kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 130 occupational therapists positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Occupational Therapist Jobs in Kentucky
UofL Health13 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Signature HealthCARE11 open roles here · WLB 73/100Lifepoint Health7 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Center Well5 open roles here · WLB 71/100
- Marshall Pediatric Therapy5 open roles here · WLB 65/100
FOX Rehabilitation4 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Synchrony Rehab4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Trilogy Health Services4 open roles here · WLB 75/100