Occupational Therapists pay range in Bowling Green
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,050 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Bowling Green earn between $82,150 and $101,350.
- $65K10th
- $82K25th
- $84KMedian
- $101K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,910 | $7,409 | $42.75 |
| Median | $84,250 | $7,021 | $40.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,150 | $6,846 | $39.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,350 | $8,446 | $48.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Bowling Green vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Bowling Green earn 7% less than the Kentucky average ($95,450) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $88,910 | $84,250 | $65,150 | $111,050 | 140 |
| 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 Bowling Green
On the average salary of $88,910, a single filer in Bowling Green takes home about $66,606 a year, or $5,550 a month and $2,562 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
Is Bowling Green a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bowling Green area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $88,910 buys what about $98,593 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bowling Green ($45,040). A typical home costs $267,047, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Kentucky cities
Bowling Green ranks 6th of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($99,670).
- 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 Bowling Green: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Bowling Green?
$42.75 an hour on average, and $40.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Bowling Green?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Bowling Green?
About $66,606 a year ($5,550 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,910. Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
Do occupational therapists earn more in Bowling Green than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than 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 Bowling Green, KY (14540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.59, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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